LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health ED Clinical Liaison - Psychiatric Emergency Service

LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health ED Clinical Liaison - Psychiatric Emergency Service

Location:

8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Type of Opportunity:
Part time

FTE: 0.25

Summary:

Provides psychiatric screening assessments for Emergency Department patients and via telemedicine. This includes, but is not limited to, risk assessment and referral to appropriate level of care, and assessment to determine need for inpatient detoxification. Job duties include communication with all parties—including ED provider and nursing staff, charge nurse, on‑call psychiatrist, unit staff, collateral sources, registration department and insurance authorization personnel as needed—to ensure patients receive a timely, comprehensive assessment and a safe disposition.

Job Description

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters—it's how we do it. We’re all about well‑being, starting with yours. Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a licensed LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC to join our team providing emergency department behavioral health consultation to all Presbyterian hospitals. The Psychiatric Emergency Services team provides psychiatric screening assessments for ED patients in person and via telemedicine at seven hospitals throughout New Mexico.

This includes, but is not limited to, risk assessment and referral for patients of all ages to appropriate level of care, assessment to determine need for dual diagnosis or admission to acute psychiatric inpatient care, or finding appropriate outpatient resources for safe discharge planning. Job duties include communication with all parties—including ED provider and nursing staff, charge nurse, on‑call psychiatrist, unit staff, collateral sources, registration department and insurance authorization personnel—as needed to ensure patients receive a timely, comprehensive assessment and a safe disposition.

The work is performed in the Emergency Department and is a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that allows for clinical work with high‑acuity patients.

Dedicated to improving the health of our community, Behavioral Health at Presbyterian offers treatment for lasting recovery from substance abuse, behavioral health conditions and psychiatric emergencies. Our full‑service program supports adults, children and adolescents, and includes inpatient services, a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, emergency and consultative services and behavioral medicine services embedded in primary care.

Performs the psychotherapeutic process for each patient assigned, including assessment, diagnosis, planning care, intervention (including counseling patients/significant others in crisis, making referrals), and evaluation (including identifying unmet needs or new nursing for therapy or medical services).

Master’s Degree, NM LCSW, LPCC or LMFT

• Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
• Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
• All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be—and feel—safer at work.
• The RESET program is a multi‑day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self‑reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well‑being, resilience, and intentional living.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.