Crisis Clinician - Part Time - 22.5 hours - Shift - 12PM-8PM - Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Newton, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide Emergency Crisis Intervention Services including conducting and completing initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors in the community, in the Emergency Room and other floors within the hospital. Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features both in the community and within the hospital settings, following all departmental policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements. 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, screening assessments for involuntary commitment, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluation assessments as consistent with the standards and policies of the department, administrative codes and state agency requirements. 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 legal and 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. Enrollment in and completion of, with passing score, of New Jersey Mental Health Basic Screening Certification Series within one year of hire. Complete assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements as assigned and within the timeframe required. Maintenance of active NJ Mental Health Certification by completing continued education requirements specifically approved by the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Technical Assistance Center (UBHC-TAC). Operate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department providing direct patient support, 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.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, Counseling or related field
State of NJ LSW/LAC required
Current NJ Psychiatric/Mental Health Screener Certification OR immediate eligibility upon hire may be considered in lieu of LSW/LAC
Position evaluates patients in the NMC ER as well as in the community.
Shift - 12PM-8PM - Three days a week - One of which is a weekend

Nice To Haves

State of NJ LCSW/LPC
At least one year experience in psychiatric screening

Responsibilities

Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors in the community, in the Emergency Room and other floors within the hospital.
Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features both in the community and within the hospital settings, following all departmental policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
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, screening assessments for involuntary commitment, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluation 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, guidelines and regulatory requirements
Manage 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 legal and 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
Enrollment in and completion of, with passing score, of New Jersey Mental Health Basic Screening Certification Series within one year of hire.
Complete assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements as assigned and within the timeframe required.
Maintenance of active NJ Mental Health Certification by completing continued education requirements specifically approved by the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Technical Assistance Center (UBHC-TAC)
Operate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department providing direct patient support, 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