What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Advocate-Full Time Evenings position at Broadlawns Medical Center?
The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
Crisis Advocate, Mobile Crisis
The C.A.R.E. Crisis Advocate reports to the Mobile Crisis department manager and completes triage screening, assists with de-escalation of crisis, completes safety planning, and support to clients by providing community referrals as indicated. The individual works in collaboration with Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) dispatch and other department area staff to provide Behavioral Health support.
Schedule
Evenings, Monday through Friday 4pm - 12am
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field from an accredited educational program
- 2 years working with individuals with chronic mental illness
- Valid Iowa Driver’s License and ability to transport clients
- Ability to pass Des Moines Police Department background check and fingerprinting. May not be convicted of a felony crime
- Ability to work cooperatively with the multi-disciplinary team and in a high stress environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to verbally and physically de-escalate a client utilizing BMC trained programs
- Ability to complete electronic charting and documentation
Benefits (FT/PT)
- Retirement - IPERS
- Education Assistance
- Employee Health & Wellness
- PTO
- Free Parking
- Health Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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8a-6p (United States of America)Benefits (FT/PT)
Retirement - IPERS
Education Assistance
Employee Health & Wellness
PTO
Free Parking
Health Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
