Psych Clinical Evaluator

Location: City of Rochester

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Strong Memorial Hospital time type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R267919

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** Job Location (Full Address):
** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:500133 Psychiatry SMH Crisis

Work Shift:

UR - Night (United States of America)
Range:

UR URCA 212

Compensation Range:$64,084.00 - $83,309.00
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** The CPEP Clinical Evaluator provides a key function in the CPEP patient evaluation, intervention and disposition decision-making process for patients presenting across the entire range of 5 years old and above in acute psychiatric or behavioral health crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The CPEP Clinical Evaluator acts as the subject matter expert in the clinic. This position conducts an initial evaluation of the patient’s presentation including in person evaluation of the patient and clinical risk assessment, collateral information and review of current/percent history of clinical presentations/services.

The clinical evaluator also provides crisis intervention and clinical support as indicated to the patient, and in the case of pediatric patients, their parent(s) or guardian, during the course of the evaluation in collaboration with the CPEP physician and CPEP Nursing staff. The Clinical Evaluator documents their evaluation and assessments in ASAP and presents the patients current status, recent history and collateral information to the CPEP psychiatrist who uses that information in conducting their own psychiatric evaluation and medical decision-making regarding disposition, Clinical Evaluator functions include identification and intervention around individual and systemic barriers to discharge;

collaboration with other agencies, services, community providers as needed towards achieving discharge; notification and involvement of administrative personnel as needed to achieve a safe discharge.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Conducts comprehensive clinical evaluation and risk assessments, including obtaining collateral information and review of recent clinical history for patients across the age spectrum as assigned who present to the CPEP in crisis.  Provides assessment and intervention services to children and adults suspected of being victims of abuse, neglect or domestic violence in line with program and hospital policy and procedure
* Provides clinical crisis interventions to patients across the age span who present to CPEP in a wide range of psychosocial crisis.
Collaborates with CPEP nursing staff as indicated to maintain patient safety and support stabilization of acute symptoms during the course of the CPEP evaluation process.
* Acts as subject matter expert for the clinic by formulating an initial proposal for disposition (Psych Inpatient, EOB, discharge with follow up and supports)
* Documents their clinical evaluation, risk assessments, collateral information and summary of recent clinical history in eRecord
* Presents their findings from their clinical evaluation, risk assessments, collateral information, recent clinical history, responses to interventions to date and initial formulation for next steps to the CPEP psychiatrist.  The CPEP psychiatrist will utilize this information in conducting their psychiatric evaluation of the patient face to…