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Job Description Advert – CRISIS Social Worker

This position is responsible for the evaluation and provisional diagnosis of patients seeking mental health / behavioral treatment in the Emergency Department and will:

Perform initial screening and mental health evaluations in the Emergency Department

Collaborating with psychiatric providers to determine appropriate dispositions for evaluated / assessed patients

Obtaining pre-authorizations and initial insurance for patient admissions and outpatient services as needed

Facilitates ED to BHU / Inpatient admissions and ED to other facilities’ transfer / admissions to include Outpatient Services

Accurately complete required documentations and assessment findings in a timely manner

Comfortable working with patients of all ages

Qualification

Proficient knowledge and ability to perform mental health assessments, and to provide initial impression for provisional diagnosis. Must possess a working knowledge of DSM-V and knowledge of patients’ rights and laws pertaining to mental health. Possess psychiatric Clinician Experience or crisis experience in an outpatient setting or at least one year of related internship experience. Empathetic toward individuals with complex health needs and their families. Strong communication, writing and customer service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining professionalism. Excellent time management skills and ability to problem solve and exercise good judgment.

Education:

Master of Social Work or related field (REQUIRED)

Licenses & Certifications

PREFERRED || LCSW-C or LCPC or PsyD

REQUIRED || LMSW or LGPC

BLS/CPR Certification required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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