Mental Health Specialist

1 day ago

Kingston, New York, United States Health Alliance Full time
Mental Health Evaluator Job Description

The Mental Health Evaluator plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive, clinically appropriate, and culturally competent patient behavioral health interventions in the hospital Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct psychiatric emergency evaluations, psychiatric consultations, substance use disorder evaluations, psychoeducation, crisis interventions, family/collateral engagement, and coordinating aftercare for patients discharged from the Emergency Department.
  • Ensure adherence to productivity standards, complete all required documentation within set time frames, and collaborate as an essential member of the interdisciplinary team to maintain high-quality patient care.
  • Gather relevant psychosocial and diagnostic information using available resources to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Emergency Department and Psychiatry Department teams to determine the appropriate level of care for each patient.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using electronic medical records, online collateral resource applications, and telepsychiatry platforms.
  • For patients requiring inpatient psychiatric admission, provide a clinical summary with a clearly identified purpose and need for hospitalization.
  • Ensure patients are familiar with the Patient's Bill of Rights, legal status, and hospital programs.
  • Identify patient needs if being discharged and develop a safe, comprehensive plan for services that promote recovery and prevent readmission.
  • Maintain timely and comprehensive documentation of assessments, interventions, discharge planning, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively, respectfully, and effectively with others, and communicate frequently and efficiently with other clinical and administrative staff to coordinate patient care.
  • Initiate and maintain communication regarding patient disposition with families, guardians, outpatient providers, education providers, law enforcement, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Assess for child and adult abuse, determining the need for reporting and responding accordingly.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Advance Directives and Guardianship proceedings and laws.
  • Complete pre-certification of inpatient admissions with managed care companies as required.
  • Exhibit cultural competence by providing culturally appropriate assessments and disposition planning.
  • Serve as a patient advocate, acting in patients' best interest and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and state and federal regulations.
  • Orient new staff and students to the role of Mental Health Evaluator.
  • Participate in continuing education and complete all mandatory hospital and department trainings.
  • Participate in behavioral health and hospital-based Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement programs.
  • Participate in staff meetings regularly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • At least two years post-graduate experience in a medical, mental health, or human services setting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited graduate program.
  • New York State Social Work or Mental Health Counseling license required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to document within an Electronic Medical Record and utilize any necessary online platforms.
  • Ability to function within the fast-paced Emergency Department setting, completing evaluations and interventions for patients experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or psychological crisis.
About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and services.

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