Emergency Psych Evaluator LCSW-C/LCPC - Sinai Hospital

JOB SUMMARY:

As a clinical consultant, responsible for comprehensive Behavioral Health assessment, evaluation, and recommendations for care for patients in the Emergency Departments and elsewhere as needed, and coordinating health services between the hospital, community and home setting

• Provides Behavioral Health assessment and crisis intervention to psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department, and elsewhere as needed
• Collaborates with the ED attending provider and psychiatrist to develop recommendations for the next level of care for psychiatric patients seen in consultation
• Recommends and documents psychiatric plan for disposition for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department. Provides regular updates to ED team who implement the plan of care while in the ED. Provides direction to the Crisis Intervention Associates
• Communicates with patients, families, colleagues and management regarding applicable plan of care

REQUIREMENTS:

• Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline
• Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling required
• Must have at least 1-3 years of previous Social Work or Counseling experience
• LCSW-C or LCPC licensure required

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Provide care in a variety of medical settings
• Positively impact health outcomes
• On-site CEU opportunities
• Available peer support
• Opportunities for clinical supervision provided in many departments

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employee discounts
• Free parking
• Competitive salary