Crisis Intervention Spec
Company: Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health
Location: East Stroudsburg
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Provide the primary referral evaluation and
admission coordination service for psychiatric patients in
consultation with ER physicians and/or psychiatrists. Facilitate
access to the Behavioral Health Unit. Integrate the crisis service
with other programs within the Department of Psychiatry and with
other hospital departments to assure an efficient, effective and
respectful response to the needs of patients, families and referral
sources. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor#s Degree in Social Work,
Nursing or related Human Services field, or RN with ANA
certification in Mental Health or working towards BSN with five (5)
years experience in Mental Health field. Must be familiar with
psychiatric interviewing concepts and techniques, the current
edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American
Psychiatric Association, the Mental Health Act (as currently
formulated), and community resources. Must possess good written and
verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to deal
effectively with all levels of hospital personnel - i.e.,
physicians, patients, etc. Must possess good customer relations#
skills. Must be able to meet health standards for employment.
Preferred Qualifications: Three to five (3-5) years experience in
the field of Mental Health preferred. Licensure and
Certifications: Job Summary: Provide the primary referral evaluation and
admission coordination service for psychiatric patients in
consultation with ER physicians and/or psychiatrists. Facilitate
access to the Behavioral Health Unit. Integrate the crisis service
with other programs within the Department of Psychiatry and with
other hospital departments to assure an efficient, effective and
respectful response to the needs of patients, families and referral
sources. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Nursing
or related Human Services field, or RN with ANA certification in
Mental Health or working towards BSN with five (5) years experience
in Mental Health field. Must be familiar with psychiatric interviewing concepts and
techniques, the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, the Mental Health
Act (as currently formulated), and community resources. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Must
have the ability to deal effectively with all levels of hospital
personnel - i.e., physicians, patients, etc. Must possess good
customer relations' skills. Must be able to meet health standards
for employment. Preferred Qualifications: Three to five (3-5) years experience
in the field of Mental Health preferred. Licensure and Certifications:
Keywords: Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health, Scranton , Crisis Intervention Spec, Other , East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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