EPS Clinician

Under general supervision, provides clinical services to individuals presenting to Emergency Psychiatry Services for psychiatric evaluation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk individuals to determine the level of treatment indicated, and performs clinical services including assessment, crisis intervention, and referral to appropriate resources.

• Evaluates against established legal criteria to determine need for hospitalization for adults brought to Emergency Psychiatry on Mental Inquest Warrants,

• Consults with referral sources, outpatient therapists, families, and agencies to whom EPS refers to ensure the best treatment options for the patient. Informs persons key to patient's welfare of disposition decision and referral options.

• Collaborates with other disciplines on the team to determine the least restrictive level of care based upon assessment results.

• Provides crisis intervention to patients in the EPS holding bed unit, as appropriate.

• Maintains and completes service documentation, including insurance coverage information, according to prescribed standards.

• Collaborates with physicians in determining clinical and patient care priorities.

• Coordinates information transfer with social worker or psychologist on overlapping shift to ensure continuity of care.

• Provides brief orientation to EPS to visiting students or professionals and assigns non-medical visitors to appropriate staff.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement teams relating to program administration and development.

• Conducts case presentations, training, and consultation with other agencies regarding programs and services offered.

• As needed, assists supervisor or division director with development and coordination of clinical programs.

• Performs other duties, within realm of competency, to ensure good patient care.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in human services field

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three to four years of direct inpatient or outpatient clinical experience in psychiatric mental health environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure through appropriate Kentucky board in area of specialization

COMPANY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE USAGE: No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.

• May require performing tasks on an unplanned or occasional basis that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.