Psychiatric Evaluator Emergency Department RN/LMSW Team Lead
Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI
•$40 - $56•Onsite
About The Position
The Psychiatric Evaluator RN/LMSW – Emergency Department Team Lead conducts comprehensive patient assessments to identify emotional, psychiatric, medical, and biochemical factors affecting well-being. In collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, the role develops and coordinates individualized treatment plans to support recovery, improve outcomes, and ensure compassionate, patient-centered care. The position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center, with less than 25% travel expected, and is full-time days/evenings.
Requirements
- Valid New York State RN or LMSW credential.
- Mental health experience.
Nice To Haves
- Mental health experience in an acute care inpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Collect comprehensive biopsychosocial data and assess and determine lethality and risk.
- Pre-certify medical care with insurance and managed care entities.
- Provide liaison services between emergency department providers and psychiatric providers to determine disposition for clients needing psychiatric evaluation.
- Determine the need for clinical consultation with a psychiatrist and medical consultation with emergency department staff to support timely patient disposition.
- For an RN, receive physician orders for disposition; for a social worker, transfer the patient to an RN for receipt of orders.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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