Job Overview:

Primary Responsibilities are to provide emergency psychiatric evaluations and dispositions to patients in crisis in the Emergency Department of RWJ Hamilton.

Qualifications:

Required:

• PhD, MA in Mental Health, MSW, or BSW with Screening experience can be considered

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Evening, Weekend, and Holiday position
• On-site and On-call shifts

Essential Functions:

• Crisis Professional is expected to arrive to the Emergency Department within 60 minutes of receiving phone call
• Performs mental health assessment to determine the patient s appropriate level of care in consultation with the on-call psychiatrist
• Communicates findings with on-call psychiatrist to decide on appropriate disposition of patient within the network, other agencies or home. Follows corporate policy on Face to Face Psychiatric Evaluation
• Coordinates commitment process through the designated screening center if required
• Documents assessments on the designated medical record form in accordance with established department documentation standard
• Initiates admission process to either RWJBH or other appropriate facility
• If psychiatric admission is required, Crisis Professional will obtain insurance pre-certification if/when accepting facility information is available
• Arrange transportation for patients requiring transfer between facilities
• Serves as an advocate for patients by facilitating connections with personal support systems and follow-up mental health services
• Completes appropriate communication with areas of the continuum
• Provides appropriate forms and releases
• Maintains statistical records as appropriate
• Conducts follow-up phone calls to patients recently discharged in order to ensure connection to follow-up care in the community
• Participates in QA/QI activities
• Uses understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age-specific treatment and care

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.