Mental Health Crisis Clinician
Core
Provide consultative clinical care, evaluation, and disposition recommendations to patients and families in mental health or substance abuse crises within an emergency room setting.
Role type
Clinical crisis clinician (consultant)
Builds
Disposition plans and referrals for emergency department patients
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Clinical assessment, crisis intervention, care level recommendation, care coordination, documentation, resource referral
Preferred skills
Hospital clinical experience, crisis management in managed care
Technologies
Telehealth platforms, Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Responsibilities
Conduct face-to-face or virtual consultations with patients in psychiatric emergencies; Assess clinical condition and recommend appropriate level of care; Collaborate with community care teams and caregivers for patient-centered recommendations; Coordinate with placement teams and community partners for disposition; Enter and track required data and document collateral contacts and discharge plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC