Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician PRN

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Free counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare system, seeks a Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician (PRN) to support psychiatric triage and crisis intervention. The role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments, coordinating with ED staff, and facilitating appropriate dispositions for behavioral health patients.

The position emphasizes collaboration with psychiatry, nursing, and social work staff, with strong emphasis on safety, de-escalation, and patient rights education in a

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained 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.
• 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 and attending Probable Cause Hearing.
• Works with hospital staff in a liaison capacity around evaluations and transfers.
• Practices de-escalation techniques and obtains informed consent from patients.
• Educates patients regarding Patients Rights and ensures signatures are obtained.
• Coordinates transfer of patients from other facilities for admission to BHU.
• Responds to Code Grays as necessary.
• Maintains accurate bed census and assists on the patient unit as requested.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Biopsychosocial assessment

Liaison with ED

Patient safety

Documentation

BLS Training

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Descripción del empleo

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Psychiatric Assessment and Referral Services (PARS) clinicians are responsible for all aspects of both telephone and face-to-face crisis intervention/psychiatric triage. They conduct psychiatric assessments which include: history of present illness, safety and risk assessment, family, development, social and medical history, mental status exam; and psychiatric diagnosis. In consult with the covering psychiatrist, the initial treatment plan, including level of care, is determined. In addition, the PARS clinicians assist with grief and other behavioral health consultations as requested by medical floor staff. They are also responsible for ongoing resource and referral development activities. PARS Clinicians work closely with, behavioral health nursing staff, psychiatry and the Emergency Department staff, coordinating the entire assessment/admission process. For those patients needing alternative services, PARS Clinicians facilitate appropriate disposition (i.e. transfer to another facility, arranging intake appointments).

What will you do in this role

• Respond to callers and patients presenting to the Emergency Department with behavioral health concerns.
• Completes biopsychsocial 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.

What qualifications will you need

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital you’re not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New