Job: Psychiatric ED Screener - BMC, 36 hrs/wk, 7p-7:30a

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:

Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.


Additional Business Name: Berkshire Medical Center, BMC, Emergency Department, ED

Job Title:
Psychiatric ED Screener - BMC, 36 hrs/wk, 7p-7:30a
Salary Range:Location:
To Commensurate With Experience Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHealthcare/Healthcare Professional
Education Level:Work Experience:
Master's Degree
Required 		Up to One Year
Required
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
LCSW/LICSW/LMHC - LCSW/LICSW/LMHC - Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Clinician - Preference: Required
Independent licensure as an LICSW or LMHC - Preference: Preferred
Description:

The Psychiatric ED Screener is a mental health worker whose primary function is to triage, assess and provide disposition for patients that arrive in the ED seeking a mental health crisis intervention voluntarily, or via sec 12 A.

The Psychiatric ED Screener works in concert with the ED medical staff, external agencies, psychiatry residents and attending on-call psychiatrists as well as inpatient psychiatry and inpatient substance use (McGee Unit) staff, security, and local/regional law enforcement personnel. 

  • Full Benefits: medical, dental and more
  • 36 hours a week
  • 7p-7:30a
  • Master Schedule
    • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    • Week 2: Sunday, Friday, Saturday
    • Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    • Week 4: Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Requirements:
  • Experience:
    • One year of experience administering crisis assessments in BH care or similar setting.
  • Education and Training:
    • Master's Degree in social work, counseling or psychology required
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • LCSW/LICSW/LMHC - LCSW/LICSW/LMHC - Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Independent Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Clinician required
    • Hospital approved de-escalation training - Crisis intervention (MOAB) training required within 1 month of hire.
    • Independent licensure as an LICSW or LMHC preferred.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
    • Proven ability in developing biopsychosocial case formulations is required.
    • Experience in dealing with MCO's and their role in the admission process is required.
    • Demonstrated ability to provide high quality patient care and effectively utilize clinical supervision is required.
    • Must be a good role model for patients.
    • Qualified candidates must demonstrate evidence of clinical and personal growth.
    • Ability to work from a remote unsupervised location.