Behavioral Health Therapist - Emergency Department

Full-time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekdays, nights 9 pm to 7 am

Includes every-other weekend and rotating holidays

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Program Description Emergency Behavioral Health

WellSpan’s Emergency Behavioral Health (EBH) Program provides comprehensive behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and disposition planning services for individuals presenting to WellSpan Emergency Departments with behavioral health needs. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across multiple acute care hospital sites, the program supports children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing psychiatric crises, substance use concerns, emotional distress, or other behavioral health emergencies. Master level behavioral health clinicians conduct assessments, determine the most appropriate level of care, facilitate admissions and referrals, develop safety plans, coordinate with families and community providers, and assist with transitions to ongoing treatment and support services. Through close collaboration with Emergency Department staff, hospital leadership, community agencies, and behavioral health providers, the EBH Program promotes timely access to care, enhances patient safety, improves care coordination, and supports positive patient outcomes throughout the continuum of behavioral health services.

General Summary

Assists with initial triage and assessment, provides clinical oversight, facilitates the admissions process, and serves as a resource about internal and external services. Assists with security and patient behavioral management and provides crisis intervention services.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

- Master's Degree Required

Work Experience:

- 2-years experience in psychology, social work, or related field required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Requires interpersonal skills, both verbal and listening, to manage patient admission interaction, and to advise, counsel, and lead employees in compliance with policies.

- In addition, the ability to provide counsel on sensitive patient matters and act in a public relations capacity on various issues is required.

- Analytical ability is required to determine appropriate solutions to crisis calls and service inquiries.

- Visual ability to review and prepare written information and to observe patient behavior is required.

- Knowledge of and ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups is required, including consideration of the special needs and behaviors of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Benefits Offered:

- Comprehensive health benefits

- Retirement savings plan

- Paid time off (PTO)

- Education assistance

- Financial education and support, including DailyPay

- Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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