Clinician - Psych Crisis PRN
About The Position
The Clinical Mental Health Professional uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care with the appropriate care team, assess crisis situations, connect patients with needed resources or referrals, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The role collaborates with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties, providing care consistent with the established plan of care for the assigned patient population. Coverage is needed Friday and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM on any day. The position is based at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0; the role is identified as PRN.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
- Current state licensure, as required by the state, as an LCSW, LMFT, CMHC/LPC/LCPC, or Psychologist.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills, including email and word processing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.
- Dual licensure with current state licensure as an LAC.
- For Montana only: current state licensure as an MHPP.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
- Refer patients to services that support their well-being, including community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental health providers.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and coordinate further care, services, and referrals to support continuity of care.
- Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in areas of responsibility.
- Perform behavioral health consultations for patients and caregivers, conduct psychosocial assessments, and provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other behavioral health interventions as needed.
- Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care and timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
- Provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff members following adverse events, as needed.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being.
