Licensed Clinical Evaluator - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program

STATUS:
Full Time

LOCATION:

Clifton Springs HospitalDEPARTMENT:
Behavioral Health Therapy

SCHEDULE:

Thursday-Sunday; 11:00am-11:30pm or 7am-7:30pmSummary

Provides emergency mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, milieu management and dispositional planning for patients needing assessment and intervention in a variety of clinical or community settings

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR Master Degree in human service field OR PhD/PsyD required.

Required New York State Licensure / Certification

Skills:

• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, permit or license required
• RN license required
• If PhD/PsyD.is held, no license required.

• Provides Emergency mental health evaluations.
• With the psychiatrists supervision, acts as consultant to assist patient and clinical team with Behavioral Health subject matter expertise
• Provides crisis and /or acute mental health intervention to patients presenting to the psychiatric emergency department setting in collaboration with family and significant others.
• Prioritizes and triages patients requiring immediate psychiatric intervention.
• Manages all telecommunication, collaboration with internal and external customers, and documentation relevant to the psychiatric patient admission, treatment, and discharge or transfer.
• Consults with the Team Leader, Manager, and/or Psychiatrist on Call to implement the most appropriate treatment and dispositional plan. Reviews every person evaluated with the psychiatrist to determine the most appropriate treatment and disposition.
• Provides Behavioral Health evaluations in secure settings, hospital settings, outpatient settings and community locations
• Provides Substance use screenings and interventions using evidence based practices like SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment)
• Attend Monthly scheduled staff meetings
• Data Collection
• Ad hoc committee membership
• Performs other duties as assigned

MS (Required)

Sedentary
- Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing.

Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

Sedentary
- Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing.

Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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