Behavioral Health PARS Crisis Clinician PRN

About the role

Psychiatric Assessment and Referral Services (PARS) clinicians provide telephone and face‑to‑face crisis intervention and psychiatric triage for patients presenting to any of six Emergency Departments in the hospital network. They conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop initial treatment plans in consultation with a covering psychiatrist, assist with grief and behavioral health consultations, coordinate admissions and transfers, and work closely with behavioral health nursing, psychiatry, and Emergency Department staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and triage services to patients presenting to any of six Emergency Departments.
• Work in a collegial, collaborative environment coordinating care with multiple disciplines.
• Consult with patients on medical floors who have acute behavioral health needs or have experienced significant loss/trauma.
• Respond to callers and patients presenting to the ED with behavioral health concerns.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment including mental status exam and determine level of care in a timely manner.
• Provide information to patients and families regarding behavioral health resources for treatment.
• Perform functions of an Involuntary Emergency Admission as needed, including acting as petitioner and attending/following through with the court system for the Probable Cause Hearing.
• Work actively with hospital staff/providers in a liaison capacity around patient evaluations and transfer issues, and provide biopsychosocial assessments when requested.
• Is knowledgeable of, and practices, all de‑escalation techniques.
• Obtain informed consent from patients, educate regarding patient rights, obtain signature indicating understanding, and give copy to patient.
• Coordinate transfer of patients from other facilities for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Respond to Code Grays as necessary.
• File abuse reports according to policy as necessary.
• Maintain accurate count of available beds through monitoring daily census.
• Coordinate and review direct referrals and screen for admission to the BHU.
• Assist on patient unit as requested by PARS Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor, or Program Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field required.
• 1‑3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• 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.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.