Psychiatric Emergency Clinician

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

OSU Harding Hospital/East Hospital-Talbot Hall provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare services for adults in central Ohio, offering more treatment options and a more experienced and diversified staff than any other psychiatric or behavioral healthcare provider in the area. Our services include psychiatric emergency, behavioral health urgent care, inpatient, outpatient, IOP, and partial hospitalization, all involving comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and individualized treatment plans. We offer specialized evidence-based services for patients with psychiatric emergencies, crisis needs, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, trauma- and stress-related disorders, and sexual dysfunction. Talbot Hall also provides comprehensive addiction services for adults, with specialized evidence-based services for substance use disorders, including traumatic brain injury specific treatment and Medicated Assisted Treatment for opiate and alcohol use disorders. Patients and families benefit from patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all treatment team members. PES Clinicians are independent providers within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, responsible for assessment, counseling, and psychotherapy. Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is a multi-disciplinary team facilitating access to psychiatric services 24/7. Embedded in Medical Center Emergency Departments, PES provides comprehensive evaluations (face-to-face or via telemedicine) for mental health and substance use, crisis assessments, and short-term psychotherapy to adult patients presenting with psychiatric emergencies. PES assists patients and families with linkage to appropriate services and community resources. PES also handles intake, admitting functions, insurance verification, precertification, and telephone consultations for access to Harding services. PES collaborates with Harding programs, the Emergency Department, other Medical Center departments, and community behavioral health facilities.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• A current Ohio professional licensure required (LSW or LPC).
• 0 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention and inpatient psychiatric care is desired.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for patients with mental health, addiction, and crisis-related complaints.
• Provide brief crisis stabilization/counseling/psychotherapy to individuals with mental & behavioral disorders to facilitate return to previous or improved functioning.
• Conduct evidenced-based suicide, crisis, and risk assessments & intervention.
• Formulate individualized treatment plans to assist patients to determine and meet treatment goals.
• Assess patient needs, and coordinate linkage with necessary services and community resources.
• Assist with the PES intake and admitting function, insurance verification, precertification, and telephone consultation to referral sources regarding access to Harding services.
• Advocate within the local community if needed.
• Work as part of the clinical team.
• Maintain third-party payer relationships.
• Complete all necessary paperwork (e.g., disability, FMLA).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees