Behavioral Health Crisis PARS Clinician

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Behavioral Health Crisis PARS ClinicianFrisbie Memorial Hospital

Benefits

Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Behavioral Health Crisis PARS Clinician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Psychiatric Assessment and Referral Services (PARS) clinicians are responsible for all aspects of both telephone and face-to-face crisis intervention/psychiatric triage. They conduct psychiatric assessments which include: history of present illness, safety and risk assessment, family, development, social and medical history, mental status exam; and psychiatric diagnosis. In consult with the covering psychiatrist, the initial treatment plan, including level of care, is determined. In addition, the PARS clinicians assist with grief and other behavioral health consultations as requested by medical floor staff. They are also responsible for ongoing resource and referral development activities.

PARS Clinicians work closely with, behavioral health nursing staff, psychiatry and the Emergency Department staff, coordinating the entire assessment/admission process. For those patients needing alternative services, PARS Clinicians facilitate appropriate disposition (i.e. transfer to another facility, arranging intake appointments).

What will you do in this role:

PARS clinicians provide assessment and triage services to patients who present to any of 6 Emergency Departments in the hospital network. They work in a collegial and collaborative environment, often coordinating care with multiple disciplines and providers. Portsmouth hospital has a robust psychiatric residency program in concert with Tufts University which provides opportunities for ongoing learning and collaboration. Clinicians also consult with patients on the medical floors who have acute behavioral health needs and/or have experienced a significant loss/trauma.

• Respond to callers and patients presenting to the Emergency Department with behavioral health concerns.

Completes biopsychsocial assessment including mental status exam and level of care required in a timely manner.

• Provides information to patients and families regarding behavioral health resources for treatment.
• Performs functions of an Involuntary Emergency Admission as needed, including acting as petitioner when necessary, and attending/following through with the court system for the Probable Cause Hearing.
• Works actively with hospital staff/providers in a liaison capacity around patient evaluations and transfer issues, and provides biopsychosocial assessments when requested by the provider.

• Is knowledgeable of, and practices, all de-escalation techniques. • Obtains informed consent from patients.

• Educates patient regarding Patients Rights. Obtains signature that indicates understanding. Gives copy to patient.
• Coordinates transfer of patients from other facilities for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Responds to Code Grays as necessary.
• Files abuse reports according to policy as necessary.
• Maintains accurate count of available beds through monitoring daily census. Coordinates and reviews direct referrals and screens for admission to the BHU.

• Assists on patient unit as requested by PARS Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor, Program Director.

What qualifications will you need:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Discover a career with purpose at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare—one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems—you’ll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire.

With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. HCA Healthcare’s New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow. Join us and be part of a team that’s improving lives across the region—every day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Behavioral Health Crisis PARS Clinician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.