Nuvance Health · 3 months ago
Crisis Consultant - Per Diem
Carmel, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32.23/hr - $59.86/hr
3+ years expNuvance Health is a healthcare provider with a network of hospitals and outpatient locations. The Crisis Consultant is responsible for providing crisis intervention and mental health services in the Emergency Department, including risk assessment and developing safety plans for patients in behavioral health crises.
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Responsibilities
Assists emergency room team in a consultant role to provide expert clinical care to patients and families presenting to the ED in mental health / behavioral crisis
Responds to an Emergency Department request for consultation within one hour of request
Actively listens and affects a calming influence on the person in crisis
Assess the current mental status, risk for self-harm and risk for harm to others of the person in crisis
Makes recommendations to the physician/psychiatrist regarding need for involuntary or voluntary hospitalization
Provides follow-up with outpatient therapist and referrals to appropriate community resources/agencies for problem resolution
Safeguards the confidential information of the organization, including contractual information, and other business-related functions, as well as safeguarding Protected Health Information according to HIPAA and other state related laws
Communicates decisions and recommendations to the client and to other members of the treatment team
Formulates adequate plans for resolution of crisis
Maintain and model the organization’s values of Personal, Imaginative, Agile, and Connected
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Social Work or related field or RN with a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
Three (3) years of psychiatric experience, or relevant clinical experience
Familiar with trauma informed care as well as the basics of responding to acute crisis situations
Proficient in MS Word and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
NYS license in one of the following: Psychologist, Behavioral Analysist, Marital and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, Registered Nurse or School Psychologist
Preferred
Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Company
Nuvance Health
Nuvance Health operates hospitals, medical practices, and care centers for health care and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John M. Murphy
President & CEO
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Deborah August
Pathologist
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