Crisis Clinician - LSW/LAC - Full Time, Shift2PM-12AM/rotating every other weekend, Atlantic He[...]

Crisis Clinician - LSW/LAC Newton, NJ, United States Job Responsibilities 01. Provide Emergency Crisis Intervention Services: Conduct and complete initial and follow‑up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co‑occurring and related behavioral health stressors in the community, Emergency Room, and other hospital floors. Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing clinical features in the community and hospital settings, following departmental policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements. Complete assessments for substance use concerns and withdrawal, identifying symptoms, patterns and risks. Provide precise and accurate clinical summaries/reviews with psychiatric providers to develop appropriate clinical dispositions. Formulate after‑care plans, assisting patients in navigating the system of care and securing needed follow‑up clinical appointments. Complete de‑escalation interventions with patients independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Complete re‑assessments and ongoing clinical interventions for identified treatment targets. Facilitate and manage transfer to involuntary, voluntary and CCIS units for ongoing care. 03. Documentation: Complete initial crisis evaluations, screening assessments for involuntary commitment, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluation assessments consistent with department standards, administrative codes and state agency requirements. Documentation is precise, accurate, and meets the standards set by the department and regulatory requirements. Complete within required timeframes as noted in departmental policy, guidelines and regulatory requirements. Manage and complete all required departmental reporting documentation and data collection processes. Complete and manage all required legal documentation for involuntary, voluntary and pediatric psychiatric admissions. 04. Pre‑Certification: Complete all required insurance authorizations and follow‑up as needed to obtain coverage for the needed level of care. 05. Family Intervention: Conduct and document collateral information and reports when clinically indicated. Provide family intervention, support and psychoeducation pertaining to the system of care, psychiatric admission, involuntary process and aftercare planning. 06. Interdisciplinary Professionalism: Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team including nursing, psychiatric providers, social work, medical providers and peer specialists. Maintain professional relationships with external legal and professional agencies involved in the patients care. Participate in short‑term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans. 07. Quality: Actively contribute and assist in the completion of departmental quality and safety initiatives. 08. Training: Enrollment in and completion of the New Jersey Mental Health Basic Screening Certification Series with passing score within one year of hire. 09. Education: Complete assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements as assigned and within the timeframe required. Maintain active NJ Mental Health Certification by completing continued education requirements approved by the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Technical Assistance Center (UBHC‑TAC). 10. Patient Care: Operate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department providing direct patient support, interventions and clinical care in coordination with nursing, medical and behavioral health team. 11. Service Line Support: Assist and complete assessments, authorizations and discharge planning for additional Crisis sites remotely as requested. 12. Collaborate and coordinate with departmental leadership. Qualifications Required: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field. LSW/LAC required. New Jersey Mental Health Screener Certification required at time of hire or eligibility within one year of hire. Preferred: LCSW/LPC Preferred. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On‑Site Childcare Well‑Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance EEO Statement Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Health