Behavioral Health PARS Crisis Clinician

About the role

PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER is seeking a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARS CRISIS CLINICIAN to join our team. This position works in a collegial and collaborative environment, often coordinating care with multiple disciplines and providers.

Responsibilities

• PAR clinicians provide assessment and triage services to patients who present to any of 6 Emergency Departments in the hospital network.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessment including mental status exam and level of care required in a timely manner.
• Provides information to patients and families regarding behavioral health resources for treatment.
• Performs functions of an Involuntary Emergency Admission as needed, including acting as petitioner when necessary, and attending/following through with the court system for the Probable Cause Hearing.
• Works actively with hospital staff/providers in a liaison capacity around patient evaluations and transfer issues, and provides biopsychosocial assessments when requested by the provider.
• Is knowledgeable of, and practices, all de-escalation techniques.
• Obtains informed consent from patients.
• Educates patient regarding Patients Rights.
• Obtains signature that indicates understanding. Gives copy to patient.
• Congnitions transfer of patients from other facilities for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Responds to Code Grays as necessary.
• Filings abuse reports according to policy as necessary.
• Maintains accurate count of available beds through monitoring daily census.
• Coordinates and reviews direct referrals and screens for admission to the BHU.
• Assists on patient unit as requested by PARS Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor, Program Director.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

Parkland Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.