Job Details Job Location Wenatchee - Wenatchee, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree   Salary Range $84,800.00 - $95,400.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Up to 25% Description Wage: $84,800 - $95,400 Salary Sign On Bonus: $20,000 paid in 3 installments Schedule: Saturday - Monday, 10 am to 10 pm - 36 hours week Benefits: * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: The Emergency Mental Health Provider (EMHP) will be the primary evaluator of patients in need of behavioral health assessment in the emergency department (ED) based on screening results or on presenting behavioral health concerns identified by the nursing staff at triage. The EMHP will participate in providing psychological evaluations, triage and brief crisis interventions including suicide risk assessment, substance use disorder assessment and safe disposition related to behavioral health needs. The EMHP is also responsible for administering rating scales and collecting patient reported outcomes measures for patients in the hospital ED and tracking the data. The EMHP will provide training to staff and providers and work to educate on trauma informed care practices through consultation, attending meetings, and reflected in patient care notes. The EMHP is expected to be collaborative with staff, providers, and facilities related to patients being treated. The EMHP will defer to the Designated Crisis Responder when appropriate based on severity of patient issues or for second opinions. Responsibilities: Demonstrates age specific patient care considerations for the population served. Demonstrates application of knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, psychosocial, patient and family education areas. Participates in brief psychological evaluation, assessment, and triage for patients with mental health crises, mental health issues, or substance use/abuse issues seen in the emergency department to facilitate next steps in resolving the presenting issue or moving to a higher level of care Provides clinical, collateral, and psychosocial information to providers and staff to be used in treatment and disposition determination by provider. Provides clear recommendations or next steps to patients and their significant support systems to promote continuity of care in situations where additional contact is needed to complete ED interventions such as crisis intervention, safety planning, or to facilitate referrals for ongoing treatment and safe discharge. Provides an approach with patients and families that is culturally competent. Interacts effectively with diverse individuals of differing cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, values, and religious practices. Applies brief evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, PTSD, agitation, etc. Develop and implement appropriate discharge plans for mental health and chemically dependent patients to ensure a smooth and appropriate transition to the next level of care Identifies specific individual and systemic barriers to discharge and coordinates with medical to address issues for a safe discharge in the timeliest manner possible. Recommends referrals to departmental clinics and/or community agencies for services as needed to facilitate discharge. Ensures that proper treatment and referral protocols are followed with respect to child abuse, elder abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence, consultation with specialty clinics, and referrals. Documents intervention in patient's chart in compliance with department and hospital policy. Acts as team member in c