Completes psychosocial assessments on ED psychiatric patients and medically unstable psychiatric inpatients. Makes appropriate outcome recommendations, based on results of the assessment and individual patient needs, regarding need for referral to psychiatric inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment or other services. Plans, implements and completes referrals to psychiatric inpatient treatment . Provides appropriate follow-up resource information to patients and families/significant others. Documents findings, recommendations, progress and outcomes. Participates in rotating call schedule. Patient population served is primarily child to geriatric.Required:Masters degree in counseling or related field OR Graduate of an accredited school of nursingLicensed Counselor, BLS, CPI OR License-eligible counselor, BLS, CPI OR Currently-licensed RN in the State of Georgia, BLS, CPIPreferred:Previous psychiatric experiencePsych and Mental Health Certification, RNC
