Triage Therapist

Job Description: In our 24/7 WellStone Emergency Services (WES), the Triage therapist is the first to assess the crisis clients and navigate their initial treatment plan.  There is (1) open position working on Saturdays & Sundays, 8am-4pm, (2) open positions working Saturdays & Sundays, 3pm-12am or 4pm-12pm and (1) open position working Saturdays & Sundays, 12am-8am. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct intake assessments and crisis screening duties for clients entering the WellStone Emergency Services.
• Perform assessments over the phone when needed.
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members in the delivery of clinical services.
• Participates in weekend therapist rotation as needed.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies.
• May be asked to assist with seclusion and restraint per Center’s policy and procedures
• Other duties assigned as needed based on staff and facility needs
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Documents in a timely fashion per Center policy.
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Treats clients with care, dignity and compassion.
• Respects client’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Actively participates in Center committees as required.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in a Mental Health discipline
• Basic knowledge of working with a broad scope of cliental from varying demographic backgrounds and cultures
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic clients, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders
• Bilingual in English/Spanish encouraged to apply. 

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.