Emergency Department Mental Health Provider

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is seeking an Emergency Mental Health Provider in Wenatchee, WA. The role focuses on evaluating and triaging patients in the ED with behavioral health concerns and delivering brief crisis interventions, including suicide risk assessment and substance use evaluation.

The EMHP administers rating scales, tracks patient outcomes, and offers trauma-informed care training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience in emergency department behavioral health is preferred.
• Strong collaboration with ED staff and crisis responders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts brief psychological evaluations and triage for mental health crises in the ED.
• Performs crisis interventions and safety planning as part of disposition decisions.
• Provides clinical information to treatment teams and coordinates care.

Skills

Behavioral health assessment

Crisis intervention

Suicide risk assessment

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wenatchee, WA 98801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeSalary Range: $84,800.00 – $100,700.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayPosition Summary:

The Emergency Mental Health Provider (EMHP) is the primary evaluator of patients in the emergency department (ED) who need behavioral health assessment based on screening results or on presenting behavioral health concerns identified by the nursing staff at triage. The EMHP completes psychological evaluations, triage, and brief crisis interventions including suicide risk assessment, substance use disorder assessment and safe disposition related to behavioral health needs. The EMHP administers rating scales and collects and tracks patient reported outcomes measures for patients in the hospital ED. The EMHP provides training on trauma informed care practices through consultation, attending meetings, and as reflected in patient care notes. The EMHP is expected to collaborate with staff and providers and defers to the Designated Crisis Responder when appropriate based on severity of patient issues or for second opinions.

Responsibilities:

Behavioral health assessment and treatment planning

• Completes brief psychological evaluation, assessment, and triage for patients with mental health crises, mental health issues, or substance use/abuse issues seen in the emergency department to facilitate next steps in resolving the presenting issue or moving to a higher level of care
• Provides clinical, collateral, and psychosocial information