Psychiatric Liaison

Community Health System • Fresno, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA Opportunities for you! Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes 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 Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here. You love what you do, now love where you do it. 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)
• One of the following is required: Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health or related field
• 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
• One of the following is required: LCSW - State of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMFT - State of California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LPCC - State of California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California

Responsibilities

• lead assessments
• coordinate the safe admission, transfer, referral and more with our patient population
• serve as a liaison to the community
• 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
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level