Behavioral Health Liaison

Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison- Inpatient Behavioral Health

Salary:   $30-$40/hr   (Dependent upon experience)

Hours: FT Sun-Mon 6:30am-7pm 

Location: Albuquerque, NM (onsite)

Summary of Job Duties:

• Responsible for facilitating admissions to the Behavioral health Unit by performing an initial psychiatric evaluation and/or assisting in determining appropriate level of care.
• Clinician responds to requests from other facilities within the system. 
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Work Conditions:

• May be required to work irregular schedules including but not limited to as applicable: Nights, Weekends, Holidays, on-call, and Overtime.
• Potential exposure to hazards materials/situations to include but not limited to, blood borne pathogens, ionizing radiation, and communicable diseases.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to service requests to include, but not limited to, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care and admission for Behavioral health services.
• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers. Cooperates and interacts well with supervisors and peers.
• Utilizes the theoretical concepts relative to age-specific and/or chemically dependent patients to guide the effective practice of healthcare.
• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested
• Participates in staff development activities and program meetings to ensure compliance with program objectives and regulatory requirements.

Education:

Master leveled clinical licensure or licensed RN required

Licensure:

RMHC, LMSW, or LPC, or LPCC, or LISW, or LMHC, or RN AND Valid NM Driver's License.

Experience:

Experience in psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and communication with external review entities.

Two (2) years of experience in direct clinical practice in a psychiatric mental/chemical dependency setting