Clinical Evaluator Licensed - Per Diem

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Hospital of Rochester (St. Mary's Campus) seeks a per diem Behavioral Health clinician to provide emergency mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, milieu management and disposition planning for patients in a variety of clinical or community settings.

Under physician supervision, the role involves triaging and intervening for psychiatric emergencies, coordinating with families and the clinical team, and documenting care for admission, treatment, discharge or transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master in human services field or PhD/PsyD required.
• 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• New York State licensure / certification required.
• Licensure options include LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, or RN license; PhD/PsyD may waive license.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency mental health evaluations.
• Assists with crisis and acute mental health intervention with family and team.
• Prioritizes and triages patients needing immediate psychiatric intervention.
• Manages communication and documentation for admission, treatment, discharge or transfer.
• Consults with Team Leader/Physician on Call to implement disposition plan.
• Reviews evaluated cases with psychiatrist to determine best disposition.
• Performs behavioral health evaluations in various settings.
• Conducts SBIRT screenings and interventions.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Data collection and ad hoc committee participation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master Degree in human services

PhD/PsyD

Job description

STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: St. Mary's Campus - 89 Genesee St DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health SCHEDULE: Rotating

SUMMARY

Provides emergency mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, milieu management and dispositional planning for patients needing assessment and intervention in a variety of clinical or community settings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR Master Degree in human service field OR PhD/PsyD required. 2 years relevant experience preferred Required New York State Licensure / Certification Skills: LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, permit or license required OR RN license required OR If PhD/PsyD.is held, no license required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides Emergency mental health evaluations. With the psychiatrists supervision, acts as consultant to assist patient and clinical team with Behavioral Health subject matter expertise Provides crisis and /or acute mental health intervention to patients presenting to the psychiatric emergency department setting in collaboration with family and significant others. Prioritizes and triages patients requiring immediate psychiatric intervention. Manages all telecommunication, collaboration with internal and external customers, and documentation relevant to the psychiatric patient admission, treatment, and discharge or transfer. Consults with the Team Leader, Manager, and/or Psychiatrist on Call to implement the most appropriate treatment and dispositional plan. Reviews every person evaluated with the psychiatrist to determine the most appropriate treatment and disposition. Provides Behavioral Health evaluations in secure settings, hospital settings, outpatient settings and community locations Provides Substance use screenings and interventions using evidence based practices like SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment) Attend Monthly scheduled staff meetings Data Collection Ad hoc committee membership Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67-100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver's license. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$30.00 - $41.50 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14611 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Its vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.