Triage Counselor (Behavioral Health Services)
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Locations: Oneida, WIType:TribalSalary Range:Salary NegotiableOpen Period:12/8/2023 until filledSummary:SALARY: $22.63/HR (NEGOTIABLE)Duties:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Perform Brief Intake Screenings to determine the specific nature of the client's request for service. a. Screening todetermine client's needs; provides recommendation for treatment best suited to addressing client's needs. Evaluate and assess for inpatient care as needed. b. Determine relative acuity of client needs; provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems. c. Conduct suicide and homicide assessments. Also assess for client's ability to care for themselves. d. Document clinical impressions, along with observations and recommendations for a formal assignment to Psychotherapist or Substance Abuse Counselor. e. Document clinical impressions and recommendations in a manner which facilitates formal assignment of client to a therapist, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, or Psychiatric provider best suited to addressing patient's needs. f. Evaluate and assess for inpatient care as needed. g. Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner. h. Provide Community outreach services-response and assess of site if needed. 2. Meet with assigned clients for Brief Service Consultation; review registration paperwork; perform a Brief Intake a. Obtain basic information about patients from client or third-party referent, including name, date of birth, address, phone number; determine eligibility for services through Oneida Behavioral Health including, tribal enrollment/descendent status, and can client be billed through a third-party insurance provider. b. Obtain signed Release Authorization form allowing disclosure of information between Oneida Behavioral Health and other agencies. 3. Co-facilitate group therapy when primary therapists are unavailable. 4. Provide short term counseling for clients in crisis, either over the phone and/or in person. a. Provide comprehensive follow up with clients in crisis situations until they can be connected with primary therapist and/or Psychiatrist. b. Provide diffusing and debriefing in response to critical incident stress and trauma within the community. c. Facilitate inpatient hospitalization both voluntary and involuntary for primary therapists and/or psychiatrists. d. Refer client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services. e. Consult with other legaQualifications:STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements. 2. Knowledge of of DHS 35 and DHS 75 licensing requirements. 3. Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of psychiatric and psychosocial assessment and treatment. determinations. A. Clinical, developmental, and counseling psychology. B. Alcohol and drug abuse. 4. Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities, funding agencies, and community health care and vocational services. 5. Knowledge and familiarity of HIPAA; mandatory reporting to include child abuse, endangerment of self or other, elder abuse, etc; procedures for procuring involuntary hospitalization, WI Statue Chapter 51 mental health commitment (EM-1) to include processes for emergency or precautionary admission for drug and/or alcohol detoxification. 6. Skill in working with children, adolescents, and families. 7. Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment. 8. Ability to assess patients psychiatric and psychosocial needs. 9. Ability to comply with Care Giver law throughout employment. 10. Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines. 11. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing. 12. Complete Oneida Certification on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect training within ninety (90) days of employment. 13. Must complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter. 14. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. 15. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters. 16. Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training. 17. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must adhere to the Nation's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during employment. 18. Must comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting. 19. Employees are required to have proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of MMR and proof of immunity or dates of two (2) doses of Varicella prior to starting in any position within the Oneida Comprehensive Health Division. Any refusal of vaccination(s) or failure to provide proof of immunity may disqualify the applicant. 20. Must pass a background security check with the OneidaWork Type:Permanent, FullAnnouncement #:Triage Counselor, (Behavioral Health Services)