Psychiatric Liaison
About The Position
We are looking for a Psychiatric Liaison to join our dynamic team! In your role, you will have the opportunity to lead assessments and coordinate the safe admission, transfer, referral and more with our patient population. Using your expertise, you will serve as a liaison to the community and respond to law enforcement, friends, families, and others in order to serve patients who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency. As the only Level I Trauma Center between Los Angeles and Sacramento, you will have the opportunity to grow in your specialty alongside a supportive leadership team.
Requirements
- 2 years of Behavioral Health experience required (if qualifying as an RN)
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health or related field OR Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- FCDBH-5150 - Fresno County 5150 Cert required within 90 days of hire or transfer into position
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- LCSW - State of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR LMFT - State of California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist OR LPCC - State of California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California
Responsibilities
- Lead assessments and coordinate the safe admission, transfer, referral and more with our patient population.
- Serve as a liaison to the community and respond to law enforcement, friends, families, and others in order to serve patients who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
Benefits
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas).
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
