+ JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS + Job Summary : + Interviews and interacts with patients and when indicated, their advocates, to obtain mental status and psychiatric and social histories relevant to their current emotional/behavioral problem(s). + Uses current evidence-based knowledge and skills to assess psychiatric emergencies and to provide sound, professional care and crisis intervention services to patients. + Education : + Position requires graduation from an accredited Masters Degree Program in a mental health discipline (i.e., social work, counseling, or psychology). + Registration/Certification/Licensure : + A license in their particular discipline (e.g., social work, counseling, or psychology - L.C.S.W., L.C.P.C., C.S.) must be obtained within 12 months of the employee's hire or transfer date. + Experience : + Position requires a minimum of 6 months postgraduate clinical experience. + Other Requirements : + Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements. + Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to assist in achieving 24/7 on-call coverage. + Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice. + Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice. + Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements. + Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work.