Licensed Clinical Evaluator - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (Full-Time, 12 hour shifts)

101 Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a clinician for its Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program in Clifton Springs, NY. The role provides emergency mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, milieu management and disposition planning across clinical and community settings.

The position requires a nursing or human services degree at the master level or higher, NY licensure/certification, and related experience. Work schedule includes 36 hours weekly with some 12‑hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Nursing or Master’s in human services or PhD/PsyD required.
• New York State licensure/certification required.
• 2 years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Emergency mental health evaluations.
• With supervision, acts as consultant to assist patient and clinical team.
• Provides crisis intervention in collaboration with family.
• Prioritizes and triages patients requiring immediate psychiatric intervention.
• Manages telecommunication, collaboration, and documentation for admissions and transfers.
• Reviews evaluations with the psychiatrist to determine best treatment and disposition.

Job description

STATUS

Full Time, 36 hours per week

LOCATION

Clifton Springs Hospital; 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432

DEPARTMENT

Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7a-730p (three days a week to be determined), 12 hour shifts

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.

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

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 OR RN license required OR If PhD/PsyD.is held, no license required.

EDUCATION

MS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, permit or license required OR RN license required OR If PhD/PsyD.is held, no license 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. 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

EEO STATEMENT

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.

ABOUT US

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. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.