Crisis Worker (PD Evening) Emergency Screening - Hamilton, NJReq #:0000135418
Category:Social Work
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Evening
Facility:RWJ Hamilton
Department:Emergency Screening
Location:
RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Job Overview:
Primary Responsibilities are to provide emergency psychiatric evaluations and dispositions to patients in crisis in the Emergency Department of RWJ Hamilton.
Qualifications:
Required:
- PhD, MA in Mental Health, MSW, or BSW with Screening experience can be considered
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- N/A
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem
Evening, Weekend, and Holiday position
On-site and On-call shifts
Essential Functions:
Crisis Professional is expected to arrive to the Emergency Department within 60 minutes of receiving phone call
Performs mental health assessment to determine the patient s appropriate level of care in consultation with the on-call psychiatrist
Communicates findings with on-call psychiatrist to decide on appropriate disposition of patient within the network, other agencies or home. Follows corporate policy on Face to Face Psychiatric Evaluation
Coordinates commitment process through the designated screening center if required
Documents assessments on the designated medical record form in accordance with established department documentation standard
Initiates admission process to either RWJBH or other appropriate facility
If psychiatric admission is required, Crisis Professional will obtain insurance pre-certification if/when accepting facility information is available
Arrange transportation for patients requiring transfer between facilities
Serves as an advocate for patients by facilitating connections with personal support systems and follow-up mental health services
Completes appropriate communication with areas of the continuum
Provides appropriate forms and releases
Maintains statistical records as appropriate
Conducts follow-up phone calls to patients recently discharged in order to ensure connection to follow-up care in the community
Participates in QA/QI activities
Uses understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age-specific treatment and care
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer