Part-Time Behavioral Mental Health Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Behavioral & Mental Health clinician to conduct comprehensive BMH assessments and suicide risk evaluations in the emergency department. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop safe disposition plans and ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling, GA licensure (LCSW or LPC), and Marcus Crisis Prevention Program training within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Marcus Crisis Prevention Program completion within 90 days of hire.
• Georgia LCSW or LPC licensure or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in comprehensive behavioral and mental health assessments and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to determine safe discharge disposition.
• Complete 1013 forms and coordinate with case management for placement.
• Deliver family education and support to achieve stabilization and safety.
• Maintain timely clinical and administrative documentation by end of shift.
• Respond to critical events to support emergency department operations.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Marcus Crisis Prevention Program within 90 days

Georgia LCSW or LPC licensure

Job description

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Work Shift

Night

Work Day(s)

Saturday, Sunday

Shift Start Time

11:00 AM

Shift End Time

11:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Conducts comprehensive behavioral & mental health (BMH) assessments as well as suicide assessments for patients who present to the Emergency Department. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, leaders, patients and families to develop safe disposition planning. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• Three years of experience in postgraduate clinical or social work setting
• Supervised clinical hours served in order to be licensed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral & mental health
• Experience in a crisis or emergency department setting working with pediatric and adolescent patient populations
• Experience with behavioral & mental health (BMH) facilities and placement procedures

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited graduate school
• Completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program as a user within 90 days of hire

Certification Summary

• Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Tier 5 training, or equivalent, within 3 months of employment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Skills in coordination, delegation and team collaboration
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-appropriate assessment, treatment and practice
• Ability to show accountability for actions in an autonomous role
• Ability to establish rapport and use therapeutic communication with others
• Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations
• Knowledge of BMH facilities, 1013 placement process, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in comprehensive BMH assessments and discharge planning for patients presenting in a behavioral and mental health crisis in the emergency department or other practice settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff & providers (i.e. emergency department, consult psychiatry, case management, nursing, etc.) to provide support for determination of appropriate discharge disposition.
• During BMH assessments, complete 1013’s to authorize transportation to an inpatient acute psychiatric facility for patients requiring involuntary treatment.
• Provide ongoing support and daily reassessments throughout patient’s stay.
• Provide support to BMH Case Management team throughout discharge/placement process.
• Share information and collaborate with Behavioral and Mental Health team members to ensure quality care coordination.
• Connect patients and families to outpatient behavioral and mental health resources as appropriate.
• Assist families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Assess patients and families for safety, abuse, and neglect concerns.
• Serve as a mandated reporter for Child Protective Service and Adult Protective Service concerns.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new hires.
• Participate in mandatory team huddles and team meetings, including shift sign out, rounds, clinical huddles, and staff meetings.
• Complete follow-up phone calls to families & third-party organizations following patient discharge
• Deliver evidence-based interventions as clinically appropriate, including family-based crisis intervention, lethal means counseling, etc.
• Complete clinical and administrative documentation by end of shift.
• Respond to Code BERTs as able in the emergency department.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational and departmental training requirements.
• Provide patient and family education as indicated.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support