PSYCH ASSESSMENT CLINICIAN - PSYCH

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL seeks a qualified clinician to perform psychiatric assessments for ED patients and collaborate with the on-call Psychiatrist to determine dispositions. The role involves interfacing with families, DHR, outpatient services, and Probate Courts as needed.

The PAC will coordinate referrals from other health facilities and community agencies, working closely with RN staff and the Psychiatry team to ensure seamless care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or psychology.
• Preferred Education: A Clinical Masters degree in a field of human services.
• Preferred Experience: Experience interviewing patients.
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification: N/A

Responsibilities

• Upon ED physician request, complete psychiatric assessments on patients in the ED.
• Staff each case with the on-call Psychiatrist and formulate appropriate dispositions.
• Interface with families, DHR, outpatient providers, and local Probate Courts.
• Coordinate referrals from outside facilities and staff with RN and Psychiatrist.

Job description

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

Staff in this position will, upon request by the ED Physician, complete psychiatric assessments on patients in the ED, and then staff each case with the on call Psychiatrist and formulate appropriate dispositions. The PAC will interface as necessary with families, DHR, outpatient service providers and local Probate Courts. The PAC will coordinate referrals from outside health care facilities, clinic and community mental health agencies and then staff with appropriate RN and Psychiatrist.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or psychology
• N/A
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• N/A
• Preferred Education
• A Clinical Masters degree in a field of human services
• Preferred Experience
• Experience interviewing patients.
• Experience in communicating with outside agencies to include DHR.
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification