This position is Part-Time Weekends, Saturday and/or Sunday 12-16 hours a week.
Job Duties:
Ensures quality patient/client care that is in compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and the facility’s policies and procedures.
Assists law enforcement, family members, and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions.
Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Assigns persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff.
Must be able to manage multiple details and to demonstrate superior organizational skills; able to prioritize.
Completes psycho-social evaluations on assigned patients/clients in a timely fashion. Displays excellent interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills.
Interviews patients/clients, family members and others to identify the precipitating event and degree of disruption that the person is suffering.
Facilitates the emergency detention process through interview and preparation of appropriate legal documents.
Summarizes assessments and links patients/clients to the appropriate level of care.
Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Has excellent knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources.
Communicates clearly and concisely with physicians, social workers, court personnel, etc.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient and staff safety.
Experience:
Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
Oklahoma LPC or LCSW required.
Psychiatric Assessment, Evaluation, and/or Crisis Intervention Experience - 1 or more years’ experience required.
Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
