ED Psych Assessment Specialist- Weekend NIGHTS

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. The ED Psych Assessment Specialist provides services to patients with mental health complaints from adolescents through advanced adulthood in an emergency department setting. Services include initial assessment, crisis, individual and group therapy. Provides psychosocial assessments, interviews, and treatments and works closely with other healthcare team members, community resources, and regulatory agencies to facilitate the transition of patients from the ED to their next continuum of care. Serves as a patient advocate. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required.
Experience: One to three years of related experience is required
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: BLS required
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must be able to complete orientation and competency validation for the position successfully. Must have crisis intervention skills, cultural competence, integrity, and courteous disposition. De-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward. Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

Provides assessment, consultation and referral services to individuals who are self-referred, or referred by physicians, counselors, agencies, and other referral services.
Coordinates and facilitates treatment/referral recommendations with the psychiatrist and other physicians when there are also medical issues to be considered in the placement and treatment plan.
Documents on all pertinent intake information in the electronic medical record and Doc to Doc.
Establishes good working rapport with internal and external providers and care givers.
Utilizes effective communication skills in a team environment.
Establishes, maintains, and promotes positive and professional communication.
Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
Receives and screens incoming calls via multi-line system.
Coordinates the patient's admission internally and externally by serving as a liaison between Emergency Psychiatry Triage services, physician team, nursing team, other mental health professionals, community services and family members as appropriate.
Follows up on all referral inquiries which require further information or action regarding intake or admission procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of the civil commitment process and coordinates involuntary admissions with the local Community Services Board Crisis Service when indicated.
Must be knowledgeable of external resources available in the community to access appropriate resources for the patient.
Demonstrates the ability to work within a technologically advances environment to facilitate patient throughput.
Operates specialized software programs and computer systems that include but not limited to bed board, Tele-tracking, web x-change, epic and outlook.