Triage Specialist II

Summary Triages all emergency or unscheduled phone and face-to-face contacts during assigned shifts to determine level of care warranted, and to provide crisis intervention services as needed under immediate supervision. Performs admission screening and procedures including the completion of all designated paperwork. Presents client information to the interdisciplinary treatment team and communicates behavioral interventions to Mental Health Technicians. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Ensures that all crisis situations are appropriately assessed and ensures that appropriate levels of service needs are arranged Works as treatment team member utilizing all available resources Provides and completes all required paper work in a timely manner Ensures that peace officers and local providers (i.e. Physicians, hospital staff) are advised of proper procedures to obtain crisis intervention services Completes Emergency Order of Detention (EOD) documentation (if applicable)Provides linkage to available resources Documents all situations according to procedures Attends staff meetings, workshops and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations and procedures; participates in ongoing in-service training as well as pertinent external training Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of programming Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Employed at Red Rock for 4 years as a Triage Specialist I or 7 years of experience as a Triage Specialist I and meets job description competencies Bachelor's degree in related field Excellent verbal and written communication skills General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff and the community Must complete all in-service and external training requirements Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS Benefits (Full-Time Staff Only) 95% Employer Paid Health Insurance Plan Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Some Positions Qualify for NHSC Student Loan Repayment 403B Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution Annual Professional Growth Funds 3 Weeks Paid Time-off Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.