Basic Function :
In consultation with the on-call psychiatrist, the Psychiatric Crisis Worker will complete psychiatric evaluations and implement disposition recommendations for referred patients in the Emergency Department, also performs crisis outreach evaluations;
evaluations of direct admissions to the units and answers crisis calls generated from the community. Works with the ER staff to facilitate inpatient admissions in an efficient, compassionate manner.
Is responsible for communicating with referral sources, families and payors to promote a continuum of care. To participate in a rotating back-up schedule to ensure 24-hour coverage of crisis services.
Requirements :
Master’s degree in Social Work is required. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure. Experience performing mental health and substance abuse evaluations is required.
Knowledge of DSM-IV-TR is required along with a working knowledge of hospital admission / continued stay criteria. Must be able to work independently yet also work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities :
- Perform assessments of patients referred by the Emergency Dept. and patients admitted directly to the units upon transfer from other facilities or medical floors.
- Provide appropriate and timely clinical services to patients in crisis.
- Facilitate disposition of patients.
- Document all interventions.
- Accurately fill out Legal Admission forms.
- Complete mandatory education and participate in other relevant training.
- Handles after hours emergency calls to the mental health outpatient system.
- Performs other duties as assigned as a member of the mental health crisis team.
Salary Range : $24.75-36.53 / hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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Psychiatric Crisis Worker
In consultation with the on-call psychiatrist, the Psychiatric Crisis Worker will complete psychiatric evaluations and implement disposition recommendations for referred patients in the Emergency Department, also performs crisis outreach evaluations; evaluations of direct admissions to the units and...
Psychiatric Crisis Worker
In consultation with the on-call psychiatrist, the Psychiatric Crisis Worker will complete psychiatric evaluations and implement disposition recommendations for referred patients in the Emergency Department, also performs crisis outreach evaluations; evaluations of direct admissions to the units and...
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