Evening Crisis Clinician: Psychiatric Emergency Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a behavioral health professional for the Princeton area admissions footprint. The role focuses on assessing patients seeking psychiatric/behavioral care in a managed care environment and providing clear clinical pictures to determine the appropriate level of care.

The incumbent demonstrates competency across age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults, with strong crisis intervention and collaboration with staff to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Science in Mental Health or related field required.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science required.
• Equivalent mental health experience accepted.
• Experience in inpatient or crisis settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients seeking psychiatric/behavioral healthcare.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with managed care to determine level of care.
• Schedule telephone assessments and routine evaluations.
• Verify benefits and handle patient registrations.
• Assist in involuntary commitment processes and transfers.

Education

Master of Arts or Science (Required)

Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)

Inpatient/crisis experience: 2+ years (Equivalent Experience)

Inpatient/crisis experience: 5+ years (Equivalent Experience)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a behavioral health professional for the Princeton area admissions footprint. The role focuses on assessing patients seeking psychiatric/behavioral care in a managed care environment and providing clear clinical pictures to determine the appropriate level of care.

The incumbent demonstrates competency across age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults, with strong crisis intervention and collaboration with staff to improve patient outcomes.