Job Description

EMT/Behavioral Health Care Coordinator - Southwest Regional Crisis Center - Durango, Colorado

Commitment to Pay Standards:

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

Position Summary:

The role and responsibility of the Behavioral Health Care Coordinator is to utilize their working knowledge to assess medical needs quickly, provide for basic medical needs, medical monitoring at the scene and during local or long-distance transports. EMT's will support mobile crisis therapist where necessary and appropriate. EMT's may be required to administer medications (behavioral control or not) as directed by medical director if credentialed appropriately. EMTs will assist with care coordination after evaluations with rapid linkage to treatment providers.
QUALIFICATIONS: Our ideal candidate for our Behavioral Health Care Coordinator position will have high school diploma, or equivalent and maintain certification as an EMT Basic.
Salary: Starting at $20.00 (Starting $17.50 + locale differential $2.50 = $20.00) - $21.05 per hour (non-exempt - hourly) and considers experience.

Benefits:

o Medical (HDHP or PPO) o Long Term Disability
o 401k offering up to 6% match o Short Term Disability
o Health Savings Account o Dental
o Flexible Spending Account o Vision
o Dependent Care Account o Pet Insurance
o Life Insurance o College Invest plans
o Annual Wellness Benefits o Personal Days
o Loan Repayment Programs o (9) Company Paid Holidays(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands:

Physical Demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Abilities:

Vision sufficient to read medical records, instruments, documentation, and visual changes in patient condition. Hearing must be sufficient to interact with a patient who may be unable to speak at a normal voice level. Mobility (including lifting, bending, stooping, reaching) and dexterity sufficient to assist patients and handle required instruments.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of EMS activities including triage, basic life support, and environmental conditions, auto external defibrillation Must be able to assess medical needs quickly and distinguish physical and behavioral health symptoms. A working knowledge of crisis intervention approaches and the applications to clients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse issues. Knowledge of diverse issues including mental illness, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, TBI, dementia and developmental disabilities. Knowledge of community mental/physical health resources and their eligibility criteria and provide rapid linkage to treatment providers. Ability to deliver services in various locations. Must have a driver's license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driver's record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency. Principles of comprehensive report preparation and narration. Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate utilization of EMT-B or EMT-I level skills for pre-hospital care. Knowledge and understanding of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Principles of modern EMS prevention and education. Good organizational skills and ability to work independently. Ability to prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with patients, the public, co-workers, and supervisor(s) sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work directions. Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone. Communicate confidential information only as required to perform job responsibilities. Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Pt 2. Working knowledge of involuntary mental health holds (2CCR 502-1.27-65), and alcohol and drug Emergency Commitments (EC) and Involuntary Commitments (IC). Effectively and competently utilize appropriate computer systems as it relates to individual job, with working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Internet access. Ability to establish universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately. Travel required. Ability to occasionally work beyond normally scheduled hours. Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.


Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

About our Axis Health System:

We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in
our clinic, you'll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs,
primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.
Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you're interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature's most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in thePiedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You're also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado