5-7 years of experience in mental health, preferably in acute care psychiatric settings.
Proficient in conducting psychosocial assessments with patients and families.
Skilled in comprehensive documentation of psychosocial evaluations and legal paperwork.
Knowledge of insurance authorization processes for medical care.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Collect comprehensive biopsychosocial data and assess risk levels.
Act as a liaison between emergency department staff and psychiatric providers.
Determine the need for consultation with a psychiatrist for patient disposition.
Execute physician orders for patient management as needed.
Adapt to a flexible shift schedule covering day and evening hours.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical and mental wellness support.
Supportive team environment with ongoing training and professional development.
Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Psychiatric Evaluator Emergency Department RN/LMSW
Our team of professional caregivers will do a thorough evaluation to help determine what is causing your distress and how we can best help you. We will check carefully for any underlying medical illness or biochemical origins to your symptoms. We will then work with you, your family, and other health-care professionals to develop a course of treatment that is right for you.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsible for collection of comprehensive biopsychosocial data, assessment/determination of lethality/risk, pre-certification of medical care with insurance/managed care entities.
Provide liaison services between emergency department providers and psychiatric providers in determining the disposition of clients in need of psychiatric evaluation
Position is responsible for determination of need for clinical consultation with psychiatrist and medical consultation with emergency department staff to allow timely patient disposition.
If RN, receive physician orders for disposition (If SW transfer to RN for receipt of orders).
Shift: Day/evening flex
Required Skills and Experience:
Previous experience in mental health field, preferably in an acute care inpatient psychiatric setting;
Provide psychosocial assessment and interview of patients, clients, family members and/or persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history in the Emergency Department or ED Flex space;
Complete documentation of psychosocial evaluation to include a formulation of all data leading to a decision for disposition, legal status paperwork, insurance authorization, releases of information appropriate to data collection.
Physical Requirements:
Audio/visual acuity and physical dexterity to interact appropriately with patients, peers, visitors, staff, and outside customers/agencies;
Ability to do long periods of standing, walking, bending and stretching, and ability to change position and body motion quickly;
Ability to lift and assist in lifting, utilizing appropriate body mechanics, without weight restriction;
Ability to participate as a member of the team trained to physically subdue and restrain individuals in behavioral dyscontrol, of all sizes and strengths. This activity includes, but is not limited to, lifting, holding, straining and running.
