The ED Psych Assessment Specialist provides services to patients with mental health complaints from adolescents through advanced adulthood in an emergency department setting
Job Summary
The ED Psych Assessment Specialist provides services to patients with mental health complaints from adolescents through advanced adulthood in an emergency department setting.
Services include initial assessment, crisis, individual and group therapy, and works closely with other healthcare team members, community resources, and regulatory agencies.
Carilion offers a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
Matching Summary
The ED Psych Assessment Specialist provides services to patients with mental health complaints from adolescents through advanced adulthood in an emergency department setting.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Psychosocial assessments and treatments
Crisis intervention skills
Electronic medical record documentation
Community resource knowledge
De-escalation training
Nice-to-have
Courageous team
Always learning
Forever curious
Positive and professional communication
Culturally competent
Key Requirements
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field
One to three years of related experience
BLS required
Successful completion of orientation and competency validation
Successful completion of de-escalation training within four months of hire