Shift:  Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The ED BH Diversion Specialist reports to the Supervisor, Care Coordination and provides care to clients utilizing the Robert Young Center principles of Trauma Informed Care. This individual will provide comprehensive care coordination services for the population of focus including adults, children, and/or adolescents with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Co-occurring disorders (COD), or Severe Emotional Disturbances (SED).  This position provides intervention, consultation, coordinates discharge planning with community-based services, and follow clients through the discharge process.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

• Assures that all client’s receive triage/referral and ongoing care coordination services for behavioral health needs.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordinate with outpatient services.
• Requests consultation for clients that includes providers, social workers, and nursing staff when necessary.
• Delivers high quality care appropriate to the client’s individual needs.
• Completes follow-up connections to offer services to clients who were not met with during shift.

Education:

• Degree from an accredited nursing program OR
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, or human services.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current Highest License available as required by degree - must apply within 60 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license required.

Experience:

• Experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.  

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