Psychiatric Liaison
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Community Health System
Fresno, CA, US
Summary
The Psychiatric Liaison leads assessments and coordinates the safe admission, transfer, and referral of patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies. They serve as a primary point of contact for law enforcement, families, and the community to ensure effective patient care.
Job Description
Overview
*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
Opportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas).
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
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Responsibilities
You love what you do, now love where you do it.
We are looking for a Psychiatric Liaison to join our dynamic team! In your role, you will have the opportunity to lead assessments and coordinate the safe admission, transfer, referral and more with our patient population. Using your expertise, you will serve as a liaison to the community and respond to law enforcement, friends, families, and others in order to serve patients who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
As the only Level I Trauma Center between Los Angeles and Sacramento, you will have the opportunity to grow in your specialty alongside a supportive leadership team.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 2 years of Behavioral Health experience required (if qualifying as an RN)
- One of the following is required:
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health or related field
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Licenses and Certifications
- FCDBH-5150 - Fresno County 5150 Cert required within 90 days of hire or transfer into position
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- One of the following is required:
- LCSW - State of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LMFT - State of California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- LPCC - State of California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California
Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
