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Tufts Medicine Psychiatric Triage Clinician-per diem in Melrose, Massachusetts
We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team
Job Overview
Conducts psychiatric assessment for patients as necessary/requested. Triages patients to other clinical services based on assessment. Utilizes the psychiatric administrator on-call and the on-call psychiatrist for clinical support and recommendations and involves psychiatrist in psychiatrically and/or medically complicated cases.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries
Free on-site parking
Opportunities for career growth and more!
Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA
Hours: Week days only - Per Diem - Must work at least 2 shifts per month
Minimum Qualifications
Master of SW and LICSW required. Master of Psychology and LMHC will be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of experience post-advanced licensure in crisis intervention, psychiatric assessment and evaluation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Demonstrates clinically sound and appropriate recommendations and disposition plans.
Assists others in assuming assignments.
Responds in a timely fashion to requests/pages from ED.
Responds in a helpful and constructive manner to requests from the ER/Medical Floors.
Ensures necessary insurance authorizations are in place prior to service delivery or transfer to another level of care.
Documents assessments and outcome/recommendations at time of service delivery.
Maintains log of contacts, tracks and collects data on services provided.
Is knowledgeable and seeks out information about available community resources.
Provides education, support and direction to medical staff to improve/facilitate care of behavioral health patients.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
