Psychiatric ED Screener
Pittsfield, MA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Social Worker (LMSW)

Location

• State: Massachusetts
• City: Pittsfield
• Facility: Berkshire Medical Center (part of Berkshire Health System)

Employment Type

• Temporary (Temp)

Job Description

The Psychiatric ED Screener is a mental health worker responsible for:

• Triage, assessment, and disposition of patients seeking mental health crisis intervention in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Collaborating with ED medical staff, external agencies, psychiatry residents, and law enforcement.
• Conducting emergency suicide risk assessments and collecting collateral information from families and support networks.
• Utilizing the DSM-5 for diagnosing mental illnesses and developing psychosocial formulations.
• Coordinating with the ED attending to formulate and document disposition plans in the medical record.
• Assisting with insurance authorizations and safety plans for high-risk patients.
• Floating to assist inpatient units as needed.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in crisis assessments in Behavioral Health or similar settings; at least 2 years of psychiatric experience required.
• Education: Master's in Social Work required.
• Patient Experience: Experience with pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients required.
• ED Experience: Strongly preferred.
• References: Supervisory references from the last 2 years of employment required.

Additional Information

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 8 hours of non-billable orientation.
• COVID Vaccination: Required (dose date on or after 10/3/23).
• Profile Requirements:

  • Work history
  • Skills checklist (current to 1 year)
  • 1 supervisory signed reference (from within the past two years)
  • License/Certifications (must be uploaded with profile)

Facility Overview

Berkshire Medical Center is a 298-bed teaching hospital recognized for its patient safety and clinical excellence. It offers a full continuum of medical specialties and has received multiple awards for its quality of care. The facility serves residents of Berkshire County and surrounding areas.