Crisis Clinician - Per Diem - Shift/Hours Varies - Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ

About the role

Provide Emergency Crisis Intervention Services: Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors in the community, in the Emergency Room and other floors within the hospital. Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features both in the community and within the hospital settings, following all departmental policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors in the community, in the Emergency Room and other floors within the hospital.
• Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features both in the community and within the hospital settings, following all departmental policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Complete de-escalation interventions with patients independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete re-assessments and ongoing clinical interventions for identified treatment targets.
• Facilitate and manage transfer to involuntary, voluntary and CCIS units for ongoing care.
• Complete initial crisis evaluations, screening assessments for involuntary commitment, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluation assessments as consistent with the standards and policies of the department, administrative codes and state agency requirements.
• Manage and completes all required departmental reporting documentation and data collection processes.
• Complete and manage all required legal documentation for involuntary, voluntary and pediatric psychiatric admissions.
• Complete all required insurance authorizations and follow-up as needed to obtain coverage for the needed level of care.
• Conduct and document collateral information and reports when clinically indicated.
• Provide family intervention, support and psychoeducation pertaining to the system of care, psychiatric admission, involuntary process and aftercare planning.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team including, nursing, psychiatric providers, social work, medical providers and peer specialists.
• Maintain professional relationships with external legal and professional agencies involved in the patients care.
• Participate in short-term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Masters' degree in Social Work, Counseling or other related field.
• LSW/LAC Required
• NJ Mental Health Screening Certification Required at start date or eligibility within one year of hire.
• Preferred LCSW/LPC

Skills

None specified in the job description.

Benefits

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Pay

Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Not specified in the job description.