Behavioral Health PARS Crisis Clinician PRN

Job Summary

PARs clinicians are responsible for all aspects of both telephone and face-to-face crisis intervention/psychiatric triage. They conduct psychiatric assessments which include: history of present illness, safety and risk assessment, family, development, social and medical history, mental status exam; and psychiatric diagnosis. In consultation with the covering psychiatrist, the initial treatment plan, including level of care, is determined. In addition, the PARS clinicians assist with grief and other behavioral health consultations as requested by medical floor staff. They are also responsible for ongoing resource and referral development activities.

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

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

What will you do in this role?

• Provide assessment and triage services to patients who present to any of 6 Emergency Departments in the hospital network.
• Completes biopsychsocial 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.
• 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.
• Files 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.