Psychiatric Evaluator Emergency Department RN/LMSW Team Lead
CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY
•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. Working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, the position develops and coordinates individualized treatment plans to support recovery, improve outcomes, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care. The role is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center, with less than 25% travel expected. It is a full-time days/evenings position.
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.
- If an RN, receive physician orders for disposition; if a social worker, transfer the orders to an RN for receipt.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits
- Professional development opportunities
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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