Psychiatric ED Screener
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DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
- The Psychiatric ED Screener is a mental health worker whose primary function is to triage, assess and provide disposition for patients that arrive in the ED seeking a mental health crisis intervention voluntarily, or via sec 12 A. The Psychiatric ED Screener works in concert with the ED medical staff, external agencies, psychiatry residents and attending on-call psychiatrists as well as inpatient psychiatry and inpatient substance use (McGee Unit) staff, security, and local/regional law enforcement personnel. The Psychiatric ED Screener will be knowledgeable about utilizing the DSM-5 in order to appropriately diagnose mental illnesses.
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
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Experience:
- One year of experience administering crisis assessments in BH care or similar setting.
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Education and Training:
- Master's Degree in social work, counseling or psychology required
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License, Certification & Registration:
- LSWMH - Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Clinician required (LICSW represents a higher level of clinical authority and will be acceptable).
- Hospital approved de-escalation training - Crisis intervention (MOAB) training required within 1 month of hire.
- Independent licensure as an LICSW or LMHC preferred.
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Other Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
- Proven ability in developing biopsychosocial case formulations is required.
- Experience in dealing with MCO's and their role in the admission process is required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality patient care and effectively utilize clinical supervision is required.
- Must be a good role model for patients.
- Qualified candidates must demonstrate evidence of clinical and personal growth.
- Ability to work from a remote unsupervised location.
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Experience:
Listed under Behavioral & Mental Health jobs.