NI-Counselor I, Assessment & Referral

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/1/2021

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2003AC

Job Title:

NI-Counselor I, Assessment & Referral

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment and recommends disposition according to standardized level of care criteria and consultation with on-call psychiatrist.  Ensures linkage with other community agencies.  Completes admission procedures for all programs within the Center for Mental Health (CFMH.)  Performs telephone triage functions.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patient and significant other(s) as indicated discussing findings with on-call psychiatrist to determine appropriate level of care and/or disposition.

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Provides appropriate referrals to community resources and monitors client compliance with agency recommendations.

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Completes requirements to pre-certify participation in CFMH programs per established guidelines.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in Social Work, Psychology or related field.

Required

Psychiatric experience and/or crisis experience.

Preferred

Obtain nonviolent crisis intervention certification within 90 days of hire and maintain on a bi-annual schedule.

Required

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Ability to speak comfortably to groups for education and marketing purposes.

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Effective interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community.

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Strong organizational, time management and critical decision making skills.

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Good verbal and written communication skills.

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Working knowledge of the continuum of care.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age specific and job specific competencies and skills validation tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted.  Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift.  Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the “Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)” policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

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Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

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Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

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Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.