Clinical Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric Emergency Services Clinical Specialist is responsible for evaluating, assessing, diagnosis and providing psychosocial expertise as a member of the emergency department team. The Specialist will participate as part of the emergency department team to provide additional clinical services including assistance with identification and utilization of resources, triage cases, collaborate with BEST mobile teams, assisting in the disposition of patients, collaborate with other team members including, students, nursing, residents and attending physicians. This position requires the ability to work independently in an acute care setting. This position requires the ability to work independently in an acute care setting and coordinate closely with overnight resident.

Position: Clinical Specialist

Department: Psychiatry

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Provide clinical assessments for the emergency department psychiatry service for adult, adolescent, and child patient populations.

• Provide evaluations to assigned patients who present in the emergency room, triage the referrals, provide disposition, resources and other clinical services as needed.

• Collaborate with other clinical staff are share the responsibility for clinical coverage in the Emergency Department as assigned

• Coordinate the evaluation of patient’s presenting in the emergency department with the psychiatrist on service for those deemed at risk of harming themselves or others or those presenting with complex symptomatology with psychiatric disorders.

• Serve as a liaison to Community Behavioral Health Clinic and Justice Diversion programs for provision of services to patients.

• Utilize crisis intervention skills in the treatment of acute patient population

• Screen cases of neglect, abuse or other crises.

• Serve as a liaison with related agencies for the disposition of patients who are felt to be requiring psychiatric hospitalization.

• Completes all applications, as requested by Boston Medical Center or the Department of Psychiatry, to third party payors in order to enroll in insurance panels for reimbursement for outpatient clinic services by insurers

• Maintains active credentialing with third party payors once included in panel.

• Participates in data Department’s Quality Improvement Activities which may include data collection, assessment and reporting as assigned.

• Maintains updated patient record documentation, including patient assessments, treatment plans and progress notes consistent with Department and Hospital Policy and Procedures.

• Maintains one's credential status in the hospital; maintains updated annual licensure.

• Contributes to the Utilization Review of patient records in the Division as assigned.

• Contributes to the risk management activities of the Division

• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.

• Utilizes hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission.

• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Masters in Social Work, Masters in Counseling, M.Ed, Ed.D or Masters in Psychology/PhD, PsyD by start date

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

• Applicable licenses (such as LICSW or LMHC) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years related experience with emergency services experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies that will benefit our patient population.

• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals and to develop & maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families

• Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued).

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.

• Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus.

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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