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Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
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Join the McNabb Center Team as the Emergency Department Master's Level Clinician today!

The Emergency Department Master's Level Clinician

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• Completes face-to-face daily suicide risk assessment of clients experiencing a behavioral health (psychiatric) emergency to determine level of service needed.
• Will adhere to all JCCO documentation requirements.
• Facilitates referral-related activities to link clients with needed services.

Summary of position:

• Assist with behavioral health needs, specifically suicide risk assessments within the hospital emergency department, as well as complete any additional mental health assessments needed.
• Must be able to adequately communicate client status and assessment recommendations to hospital treatment team/ED staff.
• This position requires certification of Handle with Care and demonstrate expertise in verbal de-escalation techniques.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• This position will be embedded within the hospital emergency department and will work closely with ED staff members and other crisis systems such as MCU, CSU, and EmPATH.
• Professionalism should be maintained at all times while on shift, alongside ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with physicians.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet the clinical needs of patient who present in psychiatric emergency.

• Perform emergency patient suicide risk assessments and provides treatment recommendations in regard to step down or higher level of care.
• Prioritize patients to be seen for further psychiatric evaluation.
• Collaborate with other team members around patient care issues and documents this in the patient medical record and attend team huddles.
• Collaborate with outside healthcare professionals surrounding their discharge care or other referral sources including higher level of care.

2. Completes all documentation in compliance with JCCO and UTMC medical standards.

• Responds to all flags, e-mails, and voicemails from other clinical staff by end of shift
• Document clinical services provided on the same day as service is provided in a clear and concise manner.

3. Completion of all HRMC and UTMC required trainings.

• Complete any Center Required Self-Directed Learning or Training Modules in the assigned time frames.
• Complete First Aid, CPR, and HWC trainings within the required time frames.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $56,775 /yr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• Program provides 7 days a week coverage which will be divided within a 40-hour week schedule.
• Minimal weekend hours will be required every other weekend.

Travel:

• This position does not require any travel outside of regular center business.
• Position will be housed 40 hours within the ED.
• This position does not transport clients.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Must have efficient computer skills, email and phone systems skills.

Equipment/Technology:

• Computer skills and ability to utilize ED software to properly document will be required, telephone and faxing skills.
• Must know how to send and receive e-mails and faxes.
• Must be able to utilize iPad to assist Mobile Crisis in completing telehealth assessments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS - Emergency Department Master's Level Clinician

Experience / Knowledge:

• Must have course work and or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and crisis intervention.
• Must have experience in working with special populations including individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses and Co-Occurring Disorders.
• Computer experience is helpful. 
• Experience working in a crisis, and/or Emergency Room preferred.

Education / License:

• A Master's Degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, and experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring diagnoses.
• Licensure/certification (or eligibility) for professional area is required.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required. (training provided)
• Handle with Care Certification required. (training provided)

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.