Aspire Health and Community Services·Quincy, Massachusetts
The Emergency Triage Coordinator manages the initial telephonic flow of crisis referral requests and assigns cases to clinicians based on risk and need. They provide immediate support and counseling to clients while coordinating with the management team to ensure high-quality care.
Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients.
Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.
Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction.
Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health.
In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.
The Emergency Triage Coordinator serves as a key member of the Emergency Service Team to provide the smooth coordination and delivery of crisis services.
The Emergency Triage Coordinator is the first point of contact for all telephonic information flow and crisis referral requests from clients, families, and community providers on a 24/7/365 basis.
Triage screens and assigns cases to Master’s Level Clinicians, Family Partners and Peers as determined by risk and safety, immediacy of need, location, and according to insurance requirements.
This individual will work in conjunction with the ESP management team to ensure that the team is providing the highest quality of care to persons served and in compliance with our quality initiatives.
Triage phone calls and provide support and counseling to clients, families, and community referrals in need of ESP assistance and/or evaluations Assist clinicians in performing bed searches for clients awaiting placement for a higher level of care Ability to navigate medical record system (Avatar) for each referral as a standard practice (Updating/adding clients, scanning of paper documents, adding Alerts, Service Addendums, and Final Dispositions Provide information and referrals to phone contacts Gather appropriate risk information and direct clients, families, and community members in accessing and utilizing supports Consult with Director or Assistant Director regarding high risk cases and conflict resolution when deemed necessary Assist in provision of follow-up treatment including the scheduling of follow-up emergency services appointments and completion of paperwork related to triage activity
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field, required. Minimum of one year experience in a mental health setting working in a crisis intervention setting Has working knowledge of the systems involved with ESP services. Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with outside agencies including hospitals, police, schools and insurance providers. Skills required to maintain professional and therapeutic communication while working with agitated or distressed clients. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships with people served while maintaining strong boundaries/ethics. Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.
$21.70—$25.50 USD Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.
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