Emergency Room Behavioral Health Specialist

Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Job Summary

Under the clinical direction and administrative supervision by the Behavioral Health Supervisor/Director of Behavioral Health, responsible for providing mental health evaluations for the MVHS Wynn Hospital Emergency Room.

Core Job Responsibilities

Perform mental health evaluations.
Perform discharge planning/resource linkage duties as needed with the assistance of Behavioral Health Coordinator.
Provide supportive counseling and mental health services for patients as ordered by physicians;
Collaborates with the physicians for safe discharges. Ensure proper services and education are in place to accomplish this goal;
Make referrals to appropriate community providers
Provide supportive counseling and debriefings to employees as necessary.
Completes required medical record documentation on a timely basis; and participates in the Quality Management Plan for the inpatient/outpatient services;
Provides supervision and training to Masters level interns as assigned;
Attends and participates in Health System’s and/or community related activities.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Master’s Degree in Social Work from Accredited Graduate Program
Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to function in a collaborative environment.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

NYS LMSW License within 6 months of hire date required

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 88264
Department BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1.0
Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $65K - $80K Per Year