Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
The Behavioral Services Specialist provides direct clinical services to patients, families, and significant others within the Emergency Department and medical floors. Based on clinical assessments and considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs, makes recommendations to physicians regarding appropriate services. The role involves working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, SMMH staff, and community providers to facilitate the initiation of appropriate services. The specialist may also provide crisis intervention or short-term, focused clinical treatment services.
The Behavioral Services Specialist provides direct clinical services to patients, families, and significant others within the Emergency Department and medical floors. Based on clinical assessments and considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs, makes recommendations to physicians regarding appropriate services. The role involves working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, SMMH staff, and community providers to facilitate the initiation of appropriate services. The specialist may also provide crisis intervention or short-term, focused clinical treatment services.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.