Psych ED Screener - Part Time - Second Shift About Us: With its scenic
natural beauty, the Berkshires serves as a source of inspiration for
many and fosters a unique and vibrant community. Generations of families
have come to the Berkshires for a weekend, a week, or a lifetime. Some
seek rest and renewal while others seek quality of life and meaning. As
the largest employer in Berkshire County, Berkshire Health Systems plays
a vital role in the lives of both visitors and residents alike. At
Berkshire Health Systems, we know that overall wellness is the result of
healthy families, healthy environments, and healthy communities, not
just excellent medical care. Therefore, we support our patients beyond
the hospital, clinic, or medical office. We recognize that each of our
patients has unique needs and challenges. We strive to make each
experience with BHS one that is welcoming, personalized, and convenient
for the patient. We make connections and promote community services that
give patients the tools to live healthier lives. Responsibilities and
Requirements Primary Function -Mental health worker whose primary
function is to triage, assess and provide disposition for patients that
arrive in the ED seeking a mental health crisis intervention
voluntarily, or via sec 12 A -Works in concert with the ED medical
staff, external agencies, psychiatry residents and attending on-call
psychiatrists as well as inpatient psychiatry and inpatient substance
use (McGee Unit) staff, security, and local/regional law enforcement
personnel -Functions as an integral member of this interdisciplinary
team -Provides emergency suicide risk assessments to potentially
volatile patients, collects pertinent collateral information from
families and other support networks via in-person or telephone interview
and through appropriate review of the EMR -Knowledgeable about utilizing
the DSM-5 in order to appropriately diagnose mental illnesses -Develop
effective, working psychosocial formulations and consult with the ED
attending who will then order the safest possible disposition for the
patient -Effectively and efficiently coordinate with the ED attending to
formulate a disposition plan and document it in the medical record
-Coordinate and review case with the on-call psychiatrist or resident
-Assist the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit with insurance authorizations as
requested and support Acute Care and McGee in completing Safety Plans
for patients at high risk for suicide -Floating to assist inpatient
units during low/ no volume in the Psych ED is expected Position
Qualifications Experience -1 year of experience administering crisis
assessments in BH care or similar setting Education and Training
-Master\'s Degree in social work, counseling or psychology required
License, Certification & Registration -LCSW/LICSW/LMHC -
LCSW/LICSW/LMHC - Licensed Social Worker or Licensed -Independent Social
Worker or Licensed Mental Health Clinician required -Hospital approved
de-escalation training - Crisis intervention (MOAB) training required
within 1 month of hire. -Independent licensure as an LICSW or LMHC
preferred Other Requirements -Demonstrated ability to work within a
multidisciplinary team is essential -Proven ability in developing
biopsychosocial case formulations is required -Experience in dealing
with MCO\'s and their role in the admission process is required
-Demonstrated ability to provide high quality patient care and
effectively utilize clinical supervision is required -Must be a good
role model for patients -Qualified candidates must demonstrate evidence
of clinical and personal growth Benefits Berkshire Health Systems offers
one of the most comprehensive Benefit Plans you can find! This includes
but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Pension Plan and
much more Berkshire Health Systems supports diversity in our workforce.