Psychiatric Liaison

Community Health System

$75K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of Behavioral Health experience required (for RN applicants)
  • Master's or higher degree in a relevant field
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing accepted
  • FCDBH-5150 Certification required within 90 days of hire
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • California state licensure as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or RN

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments and coordinate patient admissions and transfers
  • Serve as a community liaison for psychiatric emergencies
  • Respond to and collaborate with law enforcement and families
  • Facilitate patient referrals and ensure continuity of care
  • Contribute to a supportive healthcare team environment

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center
  • Supportive leadership and professional growth
  • Dynamic team environment focused on patient care
  • Engagement with community resources and law enforcement
  • Broad range of mental health challenges to address
Full Job Description
Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Responsibilities

You love what you do, now love where you do it.

We are looking for a Psychiatric Liaison to join our dynamic team! In your role, you will have the opportunity to lead assessments and coordinate the safe admission, transfer, referral and more with our patient population. Using your expertise, you will serve as a liaison to the community and respond to law enforcement, friends, families, and others in order to serve patients who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

As the only Level I Trauma Center between Los Angeles and Sacramento, you will have the opportunity to grow in your specialty alongside a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

Qualifications
  • 2 years of Behavioral Health experience required (if qualifying as an RN)
  • One of the following is required:
    • Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health or related field
    • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Licenses and Certifications
  • FCDBH-5150 - Fresno County 5150 Cert required within 90 days of hire or transfer into position
  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
  • One of the following is required:
    • LCSW - State of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    • LMFT - State of California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    • LPCC - State of California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
    • RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California


Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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