Behavioral Health Triage Clinician - Full Time - Evening Shift

Tufts Medicine; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 60,908 - 76,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with hospital match

Opportunities for growth

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Triage Clinician at MelroseWakefield Hospital to provide psychiatric assessment, triage, and case management for patients.

This role involves conducting evaluations for mental health issues and working with families and clinical staff to manage care effectively. Candidates must have a Master’s degree, relevant licensure, and experience in crisis intervention.

The position offers competitive salaries, benefits including a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in crisis intervention, psychiatric assessment, or evaluation.
• Ability to conduct psychiatric assessments and triage patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessment for patients when necessary.
• Provide psychiatric evaluation services to patients with behavioral health issues.
• Ensure timely and responsive assistance for behavioral health patients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Job description

## Behavioral Health Triage Clinician - Full Time - Evening ShiftApplylocations: MelroseWakefield Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R24896MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.**Job Profile Summary** This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Medical/Behavioral Health duties: Provides behavioral evaluation services to patients and are specialized in the evaluation and treatment of mental, emotional, and/or behavioral issues.**Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 3pm-11:30pm****Location: MelroseWakefield Hospital****What We Offer:**• Competitive salaries & benefits• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match• Opportunities for growth• Tuition reimbursement• Free on-campus parking**Job Overview**Clinician provides psychiatric assessment, triage, and case management for Emergency department and medical units.**Minimum Qualifications:**1. Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.2. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).3. Two (2) years of experience in crisis intervention, psychiatric assessment, and/or psychiatric evaluation.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.1. Conducts psychiatric assessment for patients as necessary/requested. Triages patients to other clinical services based on assessment.2. Utilizes the psychiatric administrator-on-call and the on-call psychiatrist for clinical support and recommendations and involves psychiatrist in psychiatrically and/or medically complicated cases.3. Provides support/intervention with family members and collaterals of patients seen in the Emergency Department.4. Assists in or conducts bed searches to facilitate patient placement.5. Maintains contact with Emergency Department and medical floor staff to ensure timely and responsive assistance in managing flow of behavioral health patients.6. Makes clinically sound and appropriate recommendations and disposition plans.7. Assists others in assuming assignments, which are being transferred to them.8. Responds in a timely fashion and is helpful with requests/pages from Emergency Department.9. Ensures necessary insurance authorizations are in place prior to service delivery or transfer to another level of care.10. Documents assessments and outcome/recommendations at time of service delivery. Maintains log of contacts, tracks and collects data on services provided.11. Manages workload in a productive and efficient manner.12. Submits charges for services provided within time frame.13. Shows commitment to meeting the needs of customers, both internal and external.14. Verifies insurance eligibility and documents. Uses this information to make appropriate decisions regarding status of active cases and consults.15. Builds and maintains productive and positive working relationships with co-workers.16. Provides education, support and direction to medical staff to improve/facilitate care of behavioral health patients.17. Communicates effectively with involved staff regarding status of active cases and consults.**Physical Requirements:**1. Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.2. Requires manual dexterity, using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard.3. Ability to see computer screen and reports.**Skills & Abilities:**1. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and diagnoses.2. Familiarity with psychopharmacology and common medications for medical diagnosis.3. Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with patients and staff of all levels.4. Excellent critical thinking skills, good judgement, decision-making ability, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.5. Adaptable and open to accept criticism or changes with a positive attitude.6. Knowledgeable about available community resources for patient population.7. Takes initiative when opportunities are identified.8. Ability to handle conflict, give and take criticism.9. Maintains sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with difficult situations.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.**Pay Range:**$60,908.12 - $76,140.43