POSITION: Crisis Intervention Specialist

The Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing peer support services and guidance to Delta Hospital patients while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to connect patients with vital community resources for sustained success.

DUTIES: * Provide empathy, clear boundaries, and hopeful human interaction with patients on M1 and Emergency Commitment holds while they await treatment placement. * Co-create patient-centered care and safety plans, incorporating harm-reduction strategies and community resources for warm handoffs and post-discharge services. * Build trust and connection with patients in the Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient settings, offering emotional support to both patients and families during hospital stays. * Conduct follow-up with ED patients who screen positive for depression or suicidal ideation, ensuring engagement with community resources and continuity of care. * Collaborate with patients transitioning back to the community following treatment placement to reduce readmissions and support a stable return. * Administer standardized screeners such as Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screeners (EPDS) and AHCM screeners for social determinants of health. * Proactively build relationships with community partners to expedite resource coordination for patients, including housing, therapy, and other support services. * Arrange outpatient therapy appointments through Athena and collaborate with peer specialists to provide warm handoffs and resource connections.

REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or equivalent. * Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a mental health or crisis intervention setting. * Must be able to work a flexible schedule with some evenings and possible weekends. * Must be willing and able to work in the ED and inpatient care environments with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases. * Peer Specialist Training Certificate that includes the Colorado State Core Competencies through COPA. Required upon hire or obtained within 3 months from date of hire. * BHA Crisis Professional Curriculum Certification. Required upon hire or obtained within 6 months from date of hire. * Subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

PREFERRED SKILLS: * Bachelor s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a relevant field preferred * Experience providing emergency psych evaluations preferred

WAGE: $21.56 - $31.16/ Hour

BENEFITS: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education. Alternative coverage to include massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Employer paid Life and Disability coverage. Paid Time Off, 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.

SHIFTS: Full-time - 36 hours per week * Schedule: 3 days a week, 12 hour shift per day.

JOB SITE: Delta, CO

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).