Job Summary
The Triage Specialist plays a crucial role in managing patient care for individuals seeking behavioral health services. This position involves assessing the nature and severity of mental health challenges faced by patients and conveying these findings to Crisis Therapists within the Crisis Department.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care for those seeking behavioral health services.
- Assess and determine the severity of mental health issues.
- Report assessment findings to Crisis Therapists in the Crisis Department.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
- Preferred experience of 1-2 years working with mentally ill or chemically dependent individuals.
- Knowledge of local behavioral health resources is advantageous.
Community Health Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
