Behavioral Health Crisis Manager

Work Shift:

Evening - 8 Hour (United States of America)12:00pm - 8:00pm (Monday-Friday)

Conducts thorough assessments to evaluate clients mental health status behavioral issues and psychosocial needs utilizing standardized risk assessment tools and techniques to gather comprehensive information. Collaborates with patients families community support and healthcare providers to develop individualized care plan based off assessment and tailored to both medical and psychosocial needs. Communicates and collaborates with those included in patient care team including but not limited to Physicians unit nurses social workers security personal and outside hospitals and agencies to coordinate and expedite the patient through the continuum of care management. Provides immediate crisis intervention including de escalation techniques brief counseling safety planning to help stabilize patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises including but not limited to those with suicidal ideation severe anxiety psychosis or substance induced issues. Educate and provide guidance to patients and their families about mental health conditions assessment and treatment process and available community resources. Facilitate referrals and/or resources to appropriate inpatient of outpatient mental health services ensuring smooth transition of continued care to address individualized needs. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments treatment plans and outcomes in compliance with the hospital policies and regulatory standards in the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Advocate for patients needs and rights ensuring patients are given culturally competent and respectful care within the healthcare system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a Masters in Social Work Psychology Counseling or related field from an accredited institution. 2 years recent experience in behavioral health setting preferred 3 years recent healthcare experience preferred experience in Acute Care setting preferred. LCSW or LPC license in the state of Georgia required. Must have working knowledge of software/Eemr applications. ACM CCM preferred. Must meet all quality and productivity expectations and successfully complete yearly competencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(MediumMax 251bs): up to 25 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: