About this position
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL - ER (Full -Time Position)
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Job Summary:
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Interviews and interacts with patients and when indicated, their advocates, to obtain mental status and psychiatric and social histories relevant to their current emotional/behavioral problem(s).
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Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to assess psychiatric emergencies and to provide sound, professional care and crisis intervention services to patients.
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Collaborates with outside facilities referring patients to CHMC to collect documentation, review and present to on call provider if beds are available.
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Education:
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Position requires graduation from an accredited Masters Degree Program in a mental health discipline (i.e., social work, counseling, psychology).
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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A license in their particular discipline (e.g., social work, counseling, or psychology – LMSW, LCSW-C., LGPC, LCPC)
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Position requires a minimum of 6 months postgraduate clinical experience.(documented field experience during Masters degree can be considered on case by case basis)
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Experience:
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Position requires a minimum of 6 months postgraduate clinical experience.
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Other Requirements:
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Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
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Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
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Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.
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Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
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On call hours include coming in for a minimum of two hours during each assigned on call shift
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Follow current Holiday Work Requirements Guidelines
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Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work.
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