Behavioral Health Specialist - Mid-Shift/Evenings - Emergency Department

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Geisinger as a Behavioral Health Specialist I, where you'll be an integral part of our professional team providing evaluation and treatment for psychiatric patients. This role involves crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and collaboration with various healthcare providers. Enjoy full benefits from day one and a supportive work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and be part of our community-focused mission.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with company contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate care and advocate for patients during their treatment.
• Complete crisis safety plans and arrange follow-up appointments.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

• Functions as a member of a professional team which provides evaluation and treatment for psychiatric patients including but not limited to: psychological assessment, crisis intervention, input on treatment decisions, case management, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community outreach
• Contact psychiatric inpatient facilities to obtain placement for the patient, fax all patients records pertaining to this admission for review, obtain pre-authorization from insurance company, arrange transportation to the facility.
• For patients discharged from the ED, completes a crisis safety plan and set-up outpatient follow-up appointments. Completes patient signature of authorization to release medical information to the facility.
• Outreach and coordination to drug and alcohol facilities to obtain admission to inpatient rehab for patients meeting the criteria.
• Obtains information from patients and other appropriate sources upon which treatment recommendations are initiated, records all information in medical record.
• Involves patient, family and others as appropriate in delivery of care and treatment recommendations.
• Works with patient to determine goals to be achieved during course of treatment.
• Makes arrangements for safe and expedient transfer of patients as required.
• Acts as a resource of information, and a referral source, for patients and families, care team members, etc.
• Sets up appointments, arranges for follow-up treatment as indicated.
• Strives to support quality patient care, patient satisfaction and to assist in the accomplishment of related goals.
• Assists with insurance verification and authorization procedures.
• Part of interdisciplinary team that ensures the patients progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient and cost effective.
• Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. Serving as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchanges of clinical and referral information.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses the psychological needs of patients and families, and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop and implement a complex patient transition/discharge plan.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

•Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

•Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

•Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

•Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

•401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

•Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

•Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

•MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

•Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

•Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

•Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!

• 11am - 7:30pm

• Every other holiday rotation required

• Occasional weekend rotation based on needs of department (weekend shift may vary)

This posting reflects an opening for a Behavioral Health Specialist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include Behavioral Health Specialist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.