Crisis Intervention Clinician- Per Diem (weekends)

Today, Jefferson Health and its network of hospitals and physician practices serve patients throughout the Delaware Valley. We have a robust network of 18 hospitals, 3500 physicians, 9600 nurses, 3,876 licensed beds, and physician practices throughout the counties of:

• Bucks
• Camden
• Gloucester
• Montgomery
• Philadelphia

We are Philadelphia's second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News & World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic & Spine). Whether you're in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect - close to home or work - through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists. Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country. With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Department Marketing Statement

Culture

We are a creative and collaborative team dedicated to outstanding professional work on behalf of our patients. Our goal is to meet our patients' needs and help them advocate for themselves and their family members. We believe our place in the community is as a healer, an activist, and a trusted friend. We perform our duties with empathy and compassion as we serve the needs of the underserved population of North Philadelphia. While we do have an academic component to our work, we strive to be community doctors who take pride in serving others. Join us...make a difference.

Responsibilities

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Administrative Director of Psychiatry and the Chairman, the Crisis Intervention Clinician is responsible for the initial psychological and psychosocial assessment of mental health patients in the Emergency Trauma Center and throughout the organization. He/she is responsible for patient placements and referrals in cooperation with the Emergency Trauma Center Unit staff and/or Psychiatrist. The Crisis Intervention Clinician also works collaboratively with the professional nurse on the inpatient psychiatric unit. He/she provides services for patients ranging in age from infancy through late adulthood. The crisis intervention clinician identifies post hospital or community mental health needs of the patient are met.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the mission of the institution to meet or exceed customer expectations utilizing established standards of behavior.

2. Performs an in-depth, comprehensive and systemic initial psychological and psychosocial assessment on designated caseload of patients to facilitate initial intake.

3. Develops and initiates, in collaboration with E/TC physicians and psychiatrists, a treatment plan including appropriate admission, facility placement, or discharge to provide effective course of treatment.

4. Utilizes identifiable psychotherapeutic principles and treatment modalities to assist in care of patient.

5. Provides consultative services for inpatients as requested to assist staff with management of care needs of patients and formulates and implements the discharge plan in conjunction with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

6. Provides individual counseling to patient/families to improve their ability to cope with health problems and make appropriate decisions regarding the use of healthcare services. Communicates family dynamics, including social, environmental, psychological and cultural factors to the healthcare team, facilitating timely and proactive discharges.

7. Identifies socio-economic needs of patients/families and provides instruction for patient/family in order to increase knowledge of available resources and entitlement programs available in the community.

8. Performs other duties and complies with hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: CRISIS INTERVENTION CLINICIAN

A. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in mental health field with crisis intervention experience.

B. Education and Training: B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or related field - Masters preferred.

C. License Certification and Registration: Licensure in appropriate field preferred but not required.

D. Other Requirements: CPR certified - Course C (AHA); ability to perform and document mental health status exam and psychiatric history; crisis intervention skills; strong communication and counseling skills.

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia area, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.