Clinician - Psych Crisis
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 and provide needed resources or referrals, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The role works collaboratively with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties, delivering care appropriate to the established plan of care and assigned patient population. The position is based at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, and is scheduled for three 9-hour shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, totaling 27 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.
- Current state licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, CMHC, or Psychologist.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills, including email and word processing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with patients, families, and treatment teams.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
- Refer patients to community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers to support their well-being.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and arrange continuing care, services, and referrals.
- Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing the needs of new, current, and discharging patients.
- Provide behavioral health consultations for patients and caregivers, conduct psychosocial assessments, and deliver 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 or issues.
- May provide staff support and debriefing with the Employee Assistance Program following adverse events.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.
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Job Type
Part-time
