Crisis Clinician - Per Diem - Shift/Hours Varies, Weekend Requirements - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ

About the role

Provide Emergency Crisis Intervention Services including: Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors. Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features. Complete assessments for substance use concerns and withdrawal, identifying symptoms, patterns and risks. Provide precise and accurate clinical summaries/reviews with psychiatric providers to develop appropriate clinical dispositions. Formulate after-care plans, assisting patients in navigating the system of care and securing needed follow-up clinical appointments.

Responsibilities

• 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, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluation assessments as consistent with the standards and policies of the department, administrative codes and state agency requirements.
• Document completed within the required timeframes as noted in departmental policy and guidelines.
• Manage and complete 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 professional agencies involved in the patients' care.
• Participate in short-term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, Social Work or related field.
• NJ LSW/LAC Required.
• Minimum 1 year Crisis experience.
• Per Diem requirements are three shifts per month, at least one of which is a weekend shift, minimum 8 hours.
• Preferred LCSW/LPC.

Skills

Collaborative, compassionate, and skilled in crisis intervention and patient management.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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About Atlantic Health

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Team Member Benefits

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EEO Statement

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