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Albuquerque, NM - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 30 - 40

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison- Inpatient Behavioral Health

Salary: $30-$40/hr (Dependent upon experience)

Hours: FT Sun-Mon 6:30am-7pm

Location: Albuquerque NM (onsite)


Summary of Job Duties:

  • Responsible for facilitating admissions to the Behavioral health Unit by performing an initial psychiatric evaluation and/or assisting in determining appropriate level of care.
  • Clinician responds to requests from other facilities within the system.
  • Adheres to policies procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.


Work Conditions:

  • May be required to work irregular schedules including but not limited to as applicable: Nights Weekends Holidays on-call and Overtime.
  • Potential exposure to hazards materials/situations to include but not limited to blood borne pathogens ionizing radiation and communicable diseases.


Essential Functions:

  • Responds to service requests to include but not limited to the assessment and referral process the designation of appropriate level of care and admission for Behavioral health services.
  • Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers. Cooperates and interacts well with supervisors and peers.
  • Utilizes the theoretical concepts relative to age-specific and/or chemically dependent patients to guide the effective practice of healthcare.
  • Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested
  • Participates in staff development activities and program meetings to ensure compliance with program objectives and regulatory requirements.


Requirements

Education:

Master leveled clinical licensure or licensed RN required


Licensure:

RMHC LMSW or LPC or LPCC or LISW or LMHC or RN AND Valid NM Drivers License.


Experience:

Experience in psychiatric evaluations treatment planning and communication with external review entities.

Two (2) years of experience in direct clinical practice in a psychiatric mental/chemical dependency setting

Employment Type

Hourly

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