Emergency Psychiatric Clinician — ED Evaluations & Care

Columbia Memorial Hospital; City of Hudson (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Clinician to work closely with the Emergency Department to evaluate psychiatric patients and present disposition recommendations to ED staff. The role supports the inpatient treatment program, conducts unit groups, covers social work caseloads, and handles utilization reviews for insurance authorization in the psychiatric unit.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, RN license preferred, and a minimum of two

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• RN license or eligibility preferred.
• Two years of post-graduate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations in collaboration with the Emergency Department.
• Review data with the psychiatrist and present recommendations to ED staff.
• Implement disposition plan per unit policy and support inpatient treatment.
• Lead on-unit groups and cover social work caseloads as needed.
• Conduct utilization & review for insurance authorization for psychiatric unit patients.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

RN

Job description

Columbia Memorial Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Clinician to work closely with the Emergency Department to evaluate psychiatric patients and present disposition recommendations to ED staff. The role supports the inpatient treatment program, conducts unit groups, covers social work caseloads, and handles utilization reviews for insurance authorization in the psychiatric unit.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, RN license preferred, and a minimum of two