Back to Jobs search

Behavioral Health Therapist - York Hospital Emergency Department - Evenings

WellSpan Health • York, PA • 3h ago

Full-time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekdays 2pm to 10 pm

Includes every-other weekend and rotating holidays

Sign On Bonus Eligible

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Triages requests for service, providing prompt assistance to all requests in relation to their urgency.

Documents all requests for service using computerized inquiry functions.

Maintains a knowledge base of insurance/managed care processes related to pre-certifications and authorizations and completes these as required.

Uses independent clinical assessment / judgement to make safety observation recommendations in the ED.

Determines appropriate level of care based on the client's history, psychosocial history, clinical presentation, and funding situation.

Instructs and assists the client and client family in completing all necessary paperwork, and witnesses signatures as necessary.

Works cooperatively with program staff to transition the client to the program and participates in the conference call with the psychiatrist as necessary. Provides a summary of pertinent clinical information and special needs as a part of this process.

Interacts with all clients and family members with an awareness of confidentiality requirements and patient rights issues, and sensitivity to the client's and family's level of distress and needs.

Assists licensed individual practitioners with initial assessment of patients as they enter triage services.

Completes all necessary procedures and/or documentation to have treatment authorized by 3rd party payers as needed.

Completes all necessary procedures and /or documentation necessary to refer patients to other levels of care when appropriate, and / or to other @types of service when needed.

Communicates with and coordinate care with other providers or agencies who may be working with the patient including, but not limited to, the primary care physician, the school, Probation & Parole, Children & Youth, attorneys, clergy, and so forth.

Using clinical decision-making skills, providing individual, family and group therapy in the ED setting for current ED patient caseload

Uses independent clinical judgment and adheres to processes / standard work related to the coordination of care of Behavioral health patients.

Maintains an awareness of community resources and provides this information to clients as requested.

Serves as an initial contact for internal emergencies, administrative concerns, and public relations issues, and directs these contacts to the appropriate WellSpan Philhaven staff.

Maintains an awareness of WellSpan Philhaven's admission criteria and the Mental Health Procedures Act and serves as a resource for other WellSpan Philhaven staff concerning appropriateness for admission and mental health legal requirements.

Maintains a knowledge base of behavioral management techniques and assists in behavioral management emergencies (BERT) throughout the ED.

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

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)

Quality of Life

Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.

Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.

York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Similar Jobs

Administrative Associate - Nursing Administration

Penn State Health • Hershey, PA • 5h ago

Hospital & Medical

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p Minimum Hourly Rate: $ 19.48 Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at drosado1@pennstatehe...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Penn State Health • Camp Hill, PA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Medical Center Location: US:PA: Camp Hill Work Type: PRN FTE: 0.001 Shift: Day Hours: 8-hour shifts Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://tsmith46@p...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist

Health Advocates Network • York, PA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist

Health Advocates Network • Dallastown, PA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

6h ago

Go to Apply

Social Worker Inpatient - Care Management

Penn State Health • Camp Hill, PA • 21h ago

Hospital & Medical

Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Medical Center Location: US:PA: Camp Hill Work Type: Part Time FTE: 0.50 Shift: Day Hours: 8 hours Recruiter Contact: Emilee Barwin at ebarwin@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://ebarwin@pen...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Radiology Technologist/CT (Full-time Night Shift)

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury • New Freedom, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

About Us: HIGHLIGHTS : CT Technologist/Radiology Technologist - $10K SIGN ON BONUS FOR FT RAD/CT!!!! SHIFT: Night Shift (7P- 7A) JOB TYPE: Full-time FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient) JOB...

1d ago

Go to Apply

ER Registered Nurse (ER RN)

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury • Etters, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

About Us: HIGHLIGHTS : Emergency Room Registered Nurse ***$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for FT roles*** SHIFT: Swing Shift (11A- 11P) JOB TYPE: Full-time FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient) JOB PERK...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Emergency Room/Hospital Registered Nurse

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury • Etters, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Emergency Room Registered Nurse $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for FT roles* SHIFT: Swing Shift (11A- 11P) JOB TYPE: Full-time FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient) Night/Weekend shift differentials, 4...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Radiology Technologist/CT (Full-time Day Shift)

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury • New Freedom, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Technologist/POC/MLT (Full-time Day Shift)

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury • Etters, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

About Us: HIGHLIGHTS : Medical Technologist/Point-of-Care (POC/MLT/MLS) SHIFT: Day Shift (7A- 7P) JOB TYPE: Full-time FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient) JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift diff...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.