Behavioral Health Specialist I - Evenings - Geisinger South Wilkes Barre Emergency Department
Core
Provides assessment, coordination of care, and crisis intervention for mental health and behavioral health patients in an emergency department setting.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist (Clinical)
Builds
Patient discharge plans, crisis safety plans, and care coordination pathways.
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Psychological assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Care coordination, Patient advocacy, Insurance verification, Discharge planning, Community outreach, Medical record documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessments and crisis interventions for psychiatric patients. Coordinate care and arrange transportation to inpatient psychiatric or rehab facilities. Develop crisis safety plans and outpatient follow-up appointments for discharged patients. Act as a liaison between the hospital and community/state agencies. Identify high-risk patients and provide counseling and referrals. Assist with insurance authorization procedures and bed placement across multiple campuses.
Seniority
Entry-level (Level I)