EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC CLINICIAN -- Per Diem - Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA at McLean Hospital(MCL) in Attleboro, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Community Hospital Psychiatric Clinicians will complete level of care assessments and provide recommendations for patients who present to an emergency department and/or medical inpatient unit of a contracted hospital per the specifications of each individual service contract. This position requires a strong clinical emphasis in assessment and evaluation and a familiarity with area services available within all levels of care. Employment at McLean Hospital is contingent upon a successful CORI (Criminal Background Check), National Background Check and clearance from the Occupational Health Department.



Qualifications

Education Psychology: Ph.D., Psy.D or EdD Social Work: MSW Nursing: MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health License Massachusetts Independent Clinical License Psychology: Licensed Psychologist Social Work: LICSW Nursing: RN/CS or RN/NP in Psychiatric Mental Health Experience Minimum of two years post degree experience in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations. Experience in crisis and/or emergency clinical settings preferred. Experience in a managed care environment and the capacity to work collaboratively with managed care organizations. Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff within the context of the emergency department and the community at large. Successful candidate must possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems to access and/or maintain personal employment-related data, satisfy required annual trainings, and use job-specific applications. All employees of McLean Hospital are assigned an email account for business communication purposes. Candidate must also be able to consistently demonstrate McLean Values of integrity, compassion and respect, diversity and teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions. McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. Major clinical programs at McLean Hospital address a broad range of psychiatric illnesses, including: depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders; mood and anxiety disorders; alcohol and drug abuse; dissociative disorders; Alzheimer's disease and other geriatric illnesses; and child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Each program offers access to a full continuum of care, including acute inpatient care, acute residential care, partial hospitalization, continuing residential care options and outpatient services. McLean's multidisciplinary team responds to each patient's situation with a commitment to individualized treatment that may include individual psychotherapy, group therapy, psychopharmacology and rehabilitation services. It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.



EEO Statement

McLean Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.