Crisis Intervention Clinician- Abington

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Administrative Director of Psychiatry and the Chairman, the Crisis Intervention Clinician is responsible for the initial psychological and psychosocial assessment of mental health patients in the Emergency Trauma Center and throughout the organization. He/she is responsible for patient placements and referrals in cooperation with the Emergency Trauma Center Unit staff and/or Psychiatrist. The Crisis Intervention Clinician also works collaboratively with the professional nurse on the inpatient psychiatric unit. He/she provides services for patients ranging in age from infancy through late adulthood. The crisis intervention clinician identifies post hospital or community mental health needs of the patient are met.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in mental health field with crisis intervention experience.
• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or related field
• CPR certified - Course C (AHA)
• ability to perform and document mental health status exam and psychiatric history
• crisis intervention skills
• strong communication and counseling skills.

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred.
• Licensure in appropriate field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs an in-depth, comprehensive and systemic initial psychological and psychosocial assessment on designated caseload of patients to facilitate initial intake.
• Develops and initiates, in collaboration with E/TC physicians and psychiatrists, a treatment plan including appropriate admission, facility placement, or discharge to provide effective course of treatment.
• Utilizes identifiable psychotherapeutic principles and treatment modalities to assist in care of patient.
• Provides consultative services for inpatients as requested to assist staff with management of care needs of patients and formulates and implements the discharge plan in conjunction with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provides individual counseling to patient/families to improve their ability to cope with health problems and make appropriate decisions regarding the use of healthcare services.
• Communicates family dynamics, including social, environmental, psychological and cultural factors to the healthcare team, facilitating timely and proactive discharges.
• Identifies socio-economic needs of patients/families and provides instruction for patient/family in order to increase knowledge of available resources and entitlement programs available in the community.
• Performs other duties and complies with hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level