Receives reports of on-call contacts from previous evening and contacts applicable hospitals and the office of the Corporation Counsel to coordinate and follow up inpatient services and court hearings. Monitors clients' progress while hospitalized and, in consultation with the Director, authorizes length of stay. Functions as coordinator of the crisis response team, and participates in evening and weekend on-call rotation. Serves as primary contact, wherever possible, for crisis calls received during working hours. Maintains contact with the Adams County Sheriff's Department and other cooperating agencies.
Conducts intake interviews and assessments.
Completes all paperwork to Federal, State, County, and agency standards, including financial determinations, mental status examinations, personal histories, and preliminary treatment plans. Implements and follows policies and procedures that conform with Federal, State, and County statutes and regulations. Attends regularly scheduled meetings of staff participating in the on-call system. Monitors the condition of, and arranges maintenance for, all on-call system equipment. Acts as consultant to counseling and clinical staff in areas of specialization.