Behavioral Health Specialist I - Overnights - Emergency Department
Core
Provide assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Patient transition and discharge plans
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, Case management, Care coordination, Patient advocacy, Insurance verification, Psychosocial assessment
Preferred skills
Community outreach, Interdisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessments and crisis interventions for psychiatric patients; Coordinate inpatient placements and arrange transportation; Develop crisis safety plans and outpatient follow-up appointments for ED discharges; Act as liaison between hospital and community agencies; Identify high-risk patients and provide referrals to appropriate resources.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC