Crisis Intervention Associate - Sinai Hospital

Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for non-clinical functions associated with evaluation and placement of psychiatric patients in the ED. Searches previous Medical Records and identifies bed resources for inpatient hospitalization. Contacts third party payors and provides demographic and other patient data to procure authorization and approval for treatment. Assists the Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) staff with other related non-clinical tasks in support of psychiatric evaluation and disposition of ED patients.

• Searches and identifies bed resources for patients requiring inpatient hospitalization.
• Confirms bed availability and facilitates information flow necessary to effect timely inpatient admission.
• Procures authorization and approval for treatment from third party payors.
• Communicates with clinical colleagues, ED staff, patients, families and Department Management.
• Attends to various administrative tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.
• Bachelors degree in a mental health related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.