Emergency Department Master's Level Clinician
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: May 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Emergency Department Master's Level ClinicianHelp Others, Make a
Difference, Save a Life.Do you want to make a difference in
people's lives every day?Or help people navigate the tough spots in
their life?And do it all while working where your hard work is
appreciated?You have a lot of choices in where you work---make the
decision to work where you are valued!Join the McNabb Center Team
as the Emergency Department Master's Level Clinician today!The
Emergency Department Master's Level ClinicianJOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARYSummary of role of team: Completes face-to-face
daily suicide risk assessment of clients experiencing a behavioral
health (psychiatric) emergency to determine level of service
needed. Will adhere to all JCCO documentation requirements.
Facilitates referral-related activities to link clients with needed
services. Summary of position: Assist with behavioral health needs,
specifically suicide risk assessments within the hospital emergency
department, as well as complete any additional mental health
assessments needed. Must be able to adequately communicate client
status and assessment recommendations to hospital treatment team/ED
staff. This position requires certification of Handle with Care and
demonstrate expertise in verbal de-escalation techniques.TYPICAL
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTThis position will be embedded within
the hospital emergency department and will work closely with ED
staff members and other crisis systems such as MCU, CSU, and
EmPATH. Professionalism should be maintained at all times while on
shift, alongside ability to communicate clearly and appropriately
with physicians.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESThis job description is
not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform
other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by
immediate supervisor and other management as required. This
organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as
the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change
job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their
duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job
description does not constitute a written or implied contract of
employment.1. Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet
the clinical needs of patient who present in psychiatric
emergency.Perform emergency patient suicide risk assessments and
provides treatment recommendations in regard to step down or higher
level of care.Prioritize patients to be seen for further
psychiatric evaluation.Collaborate with other team members around
patient care issues and documents this in the patient medical
record and attend team huddles.Collaborate with outside healthcare
professionals surrounding their discharge care or other referral
sources including higher level of care.2. Completes all
documentation in compliance with JCCO and UTMC medical
standards.Responds to all flags, e-mails, and voicemails from other
clinical staff by end of shiftDocument clinical services provided
on the same day as service is provided in a clear and concise
manner.3. Completion of all HRMC and UTMC required
trainings.Complete any Center Required Self-Directed Learning or
Training Modules in the assigned time frames.Complete First Aid,
CPR, and HWC trainings within the required time
frames.COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is
approximately $56,775 /yr based on relevant experience and
education.Schedule: Program provides 7 days a week coverage which
will be divided within a 40-hour week schedule. Minimal weekend
hours will be required every other weekend.Travel: This position
does not require any travel outside of regular center business.
Position will be housed 40 hours within the ED. This position does
not transport clients.Equipment/Technical Competency: Must have
efficient computer skills, email and phone systems skills.
Equipment/Technology: Computer skills and ability to utilize ED
software to properly document will be required, telephone and
faxing skills. Must know how to send and receive e-mails and faxes.
Must be able to utilize iPad to assist Mobile Crisis in completing
telehealth assessments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS - Emergency
Department Master's Level ClinicianExperience / Knowledge: Must
have course work and or experience in the areas of cultural
diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental
illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse,
suicide, and crisis intervention. Must have experience in working
with special populations including individuals with Severe and
Persistent Mental Illnesses and Co-Occurring Disorders. Computer
experience is helpful. Experience working in a crisis, and/or
Emergency Room preferred. Education / License: A Master's Degree in
a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, and
experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or
co-occurring diagnoses. Licensure/certification (or eligibility)
for professional area is required.Physical/Emotional/Social -
Skills/Abilities:Exposure to biological hazards. Hearing of normal
and soft tones. Close eye work. Valid driver's license. Lifting up
to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. Frequent sitting,
standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. CPR and First
Aid Certification required. (training provided)Handle with Care
Certification required. (training provided)Location: Knox County,
TennesseeApply today to work where we care about you as an employee
and where your hard work makes a difference!Helen Ross McNabb
Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.Helen Ross
McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record,
degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is
contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving
record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening
and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to
apply.PIa25807f14b68-25660-37308339
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