Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist - Behavioral Health Sciences - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sayre, PA is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist to provide mental health services in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include crisis assessment, documentation of evaluations, discharge planning, and acting as a liaison with community agencies. An Associates degree is required, while a Bachelor’s is preferred. This is an entry-level position ideal for those passionate about mental health.

Qualifications

• One year’s experience in a psychiatric setting or related field is required.
• Ability to perform crisis/intervention and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients in the emergency room.
• Document psychiatric evaluations and notes.
• Plan discharges and arrange follow-up care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Community liaison

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred

Job description

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Position Summary

Responsible for providing mental health services to patients presenting in the Emergency Department, including crisis/intake assessment and intervention, making appropriate referral for acuity, providing education, discharge planning, acting as a community liaison, offering assistance to family members

Education, License & Cert

Associates required, Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.

Experience

One year’s experience working in a psychiatric setting, a human service field or a related field.

Essential Functions

1. Provides evaluations, assessments, crisis intervention and referral for all populations served by the department in the emergency room.
2. Demonstrates the ability to document understandable, comprehensible psychiatric evaluation and progress notes.
3. Responsible discharge planning and arranges follow‑up care and referrals.
4. Functions as a liaison between the Behavioral Health services and community agencies and maintains knowledge of community resources that may be used in treatment planning.
5. Recognizes and identifies actual or potential situations which places the organization at risk for corporate compliance violations. Communicates compliance issues/concerns with department manager and/or follows the policy for addressing the situation.

Other Duties

1. Complies with Department and organization policies and procedures
2. Performs other duties as assigned

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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