[Hiring] Telemental Health Clinician II - ED Telepsychiatry @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

• Conducts assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.
• Assesses and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) using appropriate skills and assessments.
• Maintains current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services.
• Adheres to the professional standards and code of ethics set forth by applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with clarity and organization while ensuring appropriate communication occurs between the medical staff, leadership team, service line leadership, and team members.
• Documents relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates effective decision making in a rapid-paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment.
• Participates in development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required or an Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Full current licensure in the state of applicable state required.
• 2 years of clinical experience required.

Requirements

• Works in the Call Center, but also areas including patient care units, emergency rooms, individual offices, and conference areas with exposure to potentially hostile patients.
• Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering telephones, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.