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MENTAL HEALTH PROF - ER - ON CALL

Calvert Memorial Hospital

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Prince Frederick, MD
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

License In Discipline (L.C.S.W., L.C.P.C., C.S.)Master's degree

Job overview

The role conducts interviews and gathers psychiatric histories, assesses emergencies, provides crisis intervention, maintains required competencies, works flexible on‑call schedules, communicates effectively, advocates for patient safety, utilizes computer skills, and works independently in a multitask environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InterviewingPsychiatric AssessmentCrisis InterventionComputer SkillsIndependent Work

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Mental Health DisciplineLicense in Discipline (L.C.S.W., L.C.P.C., C.S.)Six Months Postgraduate Clinical ExperienceFlexible Schedule Availability

Full job description

  • JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

  • Job Summary :

  • Interviews and interacts with patients and when indicated, their advocates, to obtain mental status and psychiatric and social histories relevant to their current emotional/behavioral problem(s).

  • Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to assess psychiatric emergencies and to provide sound, professional care and crisis intervention services to patients.

  • Education :

  • Position requires graduation from an accredited Masters Degree Program in a mental health discipline (i.e., social work, counseling, or psychology).

  • Registration/Certification/Licensure :

  • A license in their particular discipline (e.g., social work, counseling, or psychology - L.C.S.W., L.C.P.C., C.S.) must be obtained within 12 months of the employee's hire or transfer date.

  • Experience :

  • Position requires a minimum of 6 months postgraduate clinical experience.

  • Other Requirements :

  • Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to assist in achieving 24/7 on-call coverage.

  • Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

  • Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.

  • Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.

  • Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work.

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