• Completes an in-depth biopsychosocial assessment of a patient (adult, child, adolescent) who presents to emergency department in crisis.
• Recognizes patients suffering from acute symptoms of suicidality, homicidality, agitation, psychosis, mania, intoxication, anxiety, and other presentations, and be able to identify the need for hospitalization
• Works closely with the on-call psychiatric provider to determine appropriate disposition as well as the ED attending to provide immediate stabilization (as needed) in the emergency department.
• Must be able to facilitate a medical evaluation to determine if patient is medically stable and be familiar with psychotropic medications.
• Must be knowledgeable and / or familiar with legal documents such as : voluntary admission forms, certificates, and petitions.
• Is required to facilitate transfers from and to other private and / or state hospitals.
• Must be familiar with and be able to understand DSM diagnoses and assist a licensed clinician in formulating a psychiatric diagnosis for the patient’s related visit.
• Provides patients with appropriate referrals to community agencies and / or substance abuse treatment programs and follow up with external referrals as needed.
• Is familiar with Medicaid, Medicare, MCO’s, and other commercial insurances and complete pre-certifications when needed.
• Communicates effectively with all persons involved in patients' treatment from family / friends and ED staff to outside agencies, such as : CPD, CFD, SASS, nursing homes, etc.

MINIMUM Education :

Must have a BA or BS degree with a major in social services or a related field.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE :

• At least two years' experience in the mental health field is desired.
• Should have experience in face-to-face assessments in stressful environments and good verbal and written skills.
• Must be culturally competent.

REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations :

• None

Last updated : 2024-05-17