LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health ED Clinical Liaison - Psychiatric Emergency Service

LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health ED Clinical Liaison - Psychiatric Emergency Service

Apply for the LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health ED Clinical Liaison - Psychiatric Emergency Service role at Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Part time, FTE 0.5

Provides psychiatric screening assessments for Emergency Department patients and via telemedicine. Includes risk assessment, referral to appropriate level of care, and assessment to determine need for inpatient detoxification. Communicates with ED provider, nursing staff, charge nurse, on‑call psychiatrist, unit staff, collateral sources, registration department and insurance authorization personnel to ensure patients receive a timely, comprehensive assessment and a safe disposition.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a licensed LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC to join our team providing emergency department behavioral health consultation to all Presbyterian Hospitals. The Psychiatric Emergency Services team provides psychiatric screening assessments for Emergency Department patients in person and via telemedicine to 7 hospitals throughout NM. The work is performed in the Emergency Department and is a fast paced and dynamic environment that allows for clinical work with high acuity patients.

• Perform psychotherapeutic process for each patient assigned, including assessment, diagnosis (when Masters prepared), care planning, intervention (including counseling patients/significant others in crisis, making referrals), and evaluation.
• Identify unmet needs or new nursing for therapy or medical services.
• Ensure timely and comprehensive assessment and safe disposition of patients.

• Master's degree and licensed LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT in New Mexico.
• Experience with psychiatric screening, risk assessment, and triage in an acute setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with ED staff and other stakeholders.

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching, classes, wellness challenges, and more. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with matching 403b, and a day‑one effective benefits package.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a not‑for‑profit healthcare system serving nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.