Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview Utah Statewide CrisisLine is maintained 24/7 through a comprehensive telephonic system staffed by mental health professionals capable of assessing any individual experiencing a self-defined crisis situation, leading to appropriate crisis stabilization and making appropriate referrals. Crisis services include screening and triage, psycho-social support, and connection to appropriate resources. Services also include collaboration with local mental health authorities in the state of Utah. As such, the Statewide CrisisLine operates as a dispatch for Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams across the state of Utah. Primary duties are working on the Utah Crisis Line providing crisis intervention via phone. Also would provide support to other crisis programs when needed. Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Website Candidates eligible to apply for crisis worker certification include the following: Challenges encountered by the incumbent include responding to suicidal and homicidal patients, those who are too irrational to remain at liberty in the community or who may be infected with hazardous infectious agents. There is also a risk of assault from agitated, combative, irrational patients experiencing psychosis from mental disorders or substance abuse. University of Utah Health is also offering a Sign-On Bonus to Behavioral Health Professionals (CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, and CMHC) with a hire date between May 31, 2021 and August 30, 2021 at a 0.50 FTE (20 hours/week) or greater. A signing bonus of up to $2,000 is available for new hired Behavioral Health Professionals (CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, and CMHC), prorated to their FTE_ . The bonus is structured as follows:_ HMHI Crisis Line Website Corporate Overview: University of Utah Healthcare is an integrated academic healthcare system with four hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, twelve community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University Healthcare is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA Responsibilities Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Qualifications Qualifications Required Candidates must be eligible to apply for the State Crisis Worker Certification using one of the following methods OR be granted a certification through an exemption from the State: Qualifications (Preferred) Preferred Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. Physical Requirements Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking, Standing EEO Statement The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Requisition Number 48322 Reg/Temp Regular Employment Type Part-Time Shift Evening Work Schedule Wed-Sat 1700-2200 Location Name 525 Plaza Patient Care? Yes City Salt Lake City State UT Department HMH ENT 93F CRISIS LINE Category Social Work The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.