Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician (PARS) - ER Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability

401(k) match

Education support

Descripción de la vacante

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Crisis PARS Clinician to provide assessment and triage for patients presenting with behavioral health concerns across six EDs. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, determine level of care in collaboration with the covering psychiatrist, and coordinate referrals and transfers within the hospital system.

Join a team that emphasizes de-escalation, patient rights education, and seamless liaison with nursing

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to callers and patients presenting to the Emergency Department with behavioral health concerns.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessment including mental status exam and level of care required in a timely manner.
• Provides information to patients and families regarding behavioral health resources for treatment.
• Performs functions of an Involuntary Emergency Admission as needed, including acting as petitioner when necessary, and attending/following through with the court system for the Probable Cause Hearing.
• Works actively with hospital staff/providers in a liaison capacity around patient evaluations and transfer issues, and provides biopsychosocial assessments when requested by the provider.
• Is knowledgeable of, and practices, all de-escalation techniques.
• Obtains informed consent from patients.
• Educates patient regarding Patients Rights. Obtains signature that indicates understanding. Gives copy to patient.
• Coordinates transfer of patients from other facilities for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Responds to Code Grays as necessary.
• Files abuse reports according to policy as necessary.
• Maintains accurate count of available beds through monitoring daily census. Coordinates and reviews direct referrals and screens for admission to the BHU.
• Assists on patient unit as requested by PARS Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor, Program Director.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric assessment

Triage

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Crisis PARS Clinician to provide assessment and triage for patients presenting with behavioral health concerns across six EDs. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, determine level of care in collaboration with the covering psychiatrist, and coordinate referrals and transfers within the hospital system.

Join a team that emphasizes de-escalation, patient rights education, and seamless liaison with nursing