Full Time Licensed Clinical Evaluator - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Full Time Behavioral Health clinician at Clifton Springs Hospital to provide emergency mental health evaluations and crisis intervention in diverse settings. You will work with psychiatrists and clinical teams to assess and plan dispositional care for patients requiring urgent intervention.

The role requires NY licensure in a mental health field and a master’s or doctoral degree, with experience in crisis services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR Master Degree in human service field OR PhD/PsyD required.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience Preferred
• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, permit or license required; RN license required; 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

Job description

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Clifton Springs Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Therapy

SCHEDULE: Thursday-Sunday; 11:00am-11:30pm or 7am-7:30pm

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 Requirements

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, LMFT, LCAT, permit or license required
• RN license required
• 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

MS (Required)

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.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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

Clifton Springs

Postal Code

14432

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.