Emergency Psych Assessment Specialist-Nights

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About the role

The ED Psych Assessment Specialist provides services to patients with mental health complaints from adolescents through advanced adulthood in an emergency department setting. Services include initial assessment, crisis, individual and group therapy. Provides psychosocial assessments, interviews, and treatments and works closely with other healthcare team members, community resources, and regulatory agencies to facilitate the transition of patients from the ED to their next continuum of care. Serves as a patient advocate.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, consultation and referral services to individuals who are self-referred, or referred by physicians, counselors, agencies, and other referral services.
• Coordinates and facilitates treatment/referral recommendations with the psychiatrist and other physicians when there are also medical issues to be considered in the placement and treatment plan.
• Documents all pertinent intake information in the electronic medical record and Doc to Doc.
• Establishes good working rapport with internal and external providers and caregivers. Utilizes effective communication skills in a team environment. Establishes, maintains, and promotes positive and professional communication. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Receives and screens incoming calls via multi-line system.
• Coordinates the patient's admission internally and externally by serving as a liaison between Emergency Psychiatry Triage services, physician team, nursing team, other mental health professionals, community services and family members as appropriate.
• Follows up on all referral inquiries which require further information or action regarding intake or admission procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of the civil commitment process and coordinates involuntary admissions with the local Community Services Board Crisis Service when indicated.
• Must be knowledgeable of external resources available in the community to access appropriate resources for the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to work within a technologically advanced environment to facilitate patient throughput. Operates specialized software programs and computer systems that include but are not limited to bed board, Tele-tracking, web x-change, epic and outlook.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required.
• One to three years of related experience is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.
• Must be able to complete orientation and competency validation for the position successfully.
• Must have crisis intervention skills, cultural competence, integrity, and courteous disposition.
• De-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 9pm-7am (Night shift)

Pay

Compensation Range: $25.77 - $38.66 per hour. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training