Crisis Evaluator - CPEP / 1.0 FTE / Nights
About The Position
Within a high-intensity emergency department setting, or while providing services through the Mobile Team and/or Medical Behavioral Health Evaluations, the Crisis Evaluator provides biopsychosocial mental health assessments and crisis intervention services to patients of all ages and their families or support systems. Under the clinical supervision of the RN Team Leader, the role provides for medical needs and recommends treatment plans to physicians. The position requires knowledge of mental hygiene laws, DSM-V diagnosis, common psychiatric medications, and community resources. The role is in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) at UHS Binghamton General Hospital.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field; or an Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Human Services or a related field plus five years of experience in a mental health-related field or inpatient hospital setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field.
- Completion of Abnormal Psychology within two years of hire.
- Previous experience in a clinical setting requiring knowledge of DSM-V.
- CPI crisis intervention training.
Responsibilities
- Provide biopsychosocial mental health assessments to patients of all ages and their families or support systems.
- Provide crisis intervention services in the emergency department, through the Mobile Team, and/or during Medical Behavioral Health Evaluations.
- Provide for medical needs under the clinical supervision of the RN Team Leader.
- Recommend treatment plans to physicians.
- Apply knowledge of mental hygiene laws, DSM-V diagnosis, common psychiatric medications, and community resources.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, beginning the first of the month after hire.
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- PTO accrual starting on the first day.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Access to financial advisors.
- Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
- 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
- Food pantry and PTO donation program.
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
- Tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.
- Compensation reviews for market competitiveness and internal equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
