Emergency Psych Evaluator - LCSW
About the Role
The Emergency Psych Evaluator LCSW provides comprehensive behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and clinical recommendations for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department and other settings. Conducts interviews, gathers psychosocial history, and collaborates with medical staff to develop diagnoses and care plans.
Provides crisis management, documents assessments thoroughly in electronic medical records, and communicates findings to the healthcare team. Coordinates post-ED disposition using internal and external resources, including inpatient admissions and community services. Recommends psychiatric disposition plans and assists with patient education and family communication. Refers patients to protective services when necessary and supports non-clinical evaluation tasks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for psychiatric patients in emergency and other clinical settings.
- Perform crisis intervention and develop clinical recommendations.
- Gather psychosocial history and collaborate with medical staff to establish diagnoses and care plans.
- Provide crisis management and document assessments in electronic medical records.
- Communicate findings to the healthcare team and coordinate post-ED disposition.
- Recommend psychiatric disposition plans and assist with patient education and family communication.
- Refer patients to protective services when necessary.
- Support non-clinical evaluation tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Current Maryland LCSW, LCPC, or Psychology license.
Skills
- Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills.
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities.