Psychiatric Evaluator Emergency Department RN/LMSW Team Lead

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Psychiatric Evaluator RN/LMSW – Emergency Department Team Lead

This position conducts comprehensive patient assessments to identify emotional, psychiatric, medical, and biochemical factors impacting well-being. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, the role develops and coordinates individualized treatment plans to support recovery, improve outcomes, and ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for collection of comprehensive biopsychosocial data, assessment/determination of lethality/risk, pre-certification of medical care with insurance/managed care entities.

· Provide liaison services between emergency department providers and psychiatric providers in determining the disposition of clients in need of psychiatric evaluation

· Position is responsible for determination of need for clinical consultation with psychiatrist and medical consultation with emergency department staff to allow timely patient disposition.

· If RN, receive physician orders for disposition (If SW transfer to RN for receipt of orders).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Valid NYS RN or LMSW
• Mental Health Experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Mental Health Experience in acute care inpatient setting

Remember: A candidate is not required to have a preferred skill to be considered qualified for a role.

Physical Requirements:

· Audio/visual acuity and physical dexterity to interact appropriately with patients, peers, visitors, staff, and outside customers/agencies;

· Ability to do long periods of standing, walking, bending and stretching, and ability to change position and body motion quickly;

· Ability to lift and assist in lifting, utilizing appropriate body mechanics, without weight restriction;

· Ability to participate as a member of the team trained to physically subdue and restrain individuals in behavioral dyscontrol, of all sizes and strengths. This activity includes, but is not limited to, lifting, holding, straining and running.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:

· Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center

· Less than 25% travel can be expected in this role

· Full Time Days/Evenings

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $40.00 - $56.00

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