Crisis Clinician - Per Diem - Shifts/Hours Varies- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Pequannock Township, NJ

3h•Onsite

About The Position

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process – not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs. This role specifically provides Emergency Crisis Intervention Services at Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, Counseling or related field.
State of NJ LSW/LAC Required
Per Diem position requiring 3 shifts/month, one of which must be on the weekends.
Shifts are 8 hours in length, minimally, unless otherwise identified.

Nice To Haves

State of NJ LPC/LCSW
1 year crisis experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors.
Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features.
Completing assessments for substance use concerns and withdrawal, identifying symptoms, patterns and risks.
Provide precise and accurate clinical summaries/reviews with psychiatric providers to development appropriate clinical dispositions.
Formulate after-care plans, assisting patients in navigating the system of care and securing needed follow-up clinical appointments.
Complete de-escalation interventions with patients independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Complete re-assessments and ongoing clinical interventions for identified treatment targets.
Facilitate and manage transfer to involuntary, voluntary and CCIS units for ongoing care.
Complete initial crisis evaluations, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluations assessments, as consistent with the standards and policies of the department, administrative codes and state agency requirements.
Documentation is precise, accurate, and meets the standards set by the department and regulatory requirements.
Completed within the required timeframes as noted in departmental policy and guidelines.
Manages and completes all required departmental reporting documentation and data collection processes.
Complete and manage all required legal documentation for involuntary, voluntary and pediatric psychiatric admissions.
Complete all required insurance authorizations and follow-up as needed to obtain coverage for the needed level of care.
Conduct and document collateral information and reports when clinically indicated.
Provide family intervention, support and psychoeducation pertaining to the system of care, psychiatric admission, involuntary process and aftercare planning.
Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team including, nursing, psychiatric providers, social work, medical providers and peer specialists.
Maintain professional relationships with external professional agencies involved in the patient's care.
Participate in short-term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans.
Actively contribute and assist in the completion of departmental quality and safety initiatives.
Complete assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements as assigned and within the timeframe required.
Operate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department providing direct patient interventions and clinical care in coordination with nursing, medical and behavioral health team.
Assist and complete assessments, authorizations and discharge planning for additional Crisis sites remotely as requested.
Collaborate and coordinate with departmental leadership.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance