Psych Assignment Officer Rochester General Hospital/en-US/RRH/job/Rochester-General-Hospital/Psych-Assignment-Officer_REQ_91701/apply SUMMARY As Psych Assignment Officer (PAO), you play a pivotal role in evaluating the mental health of patients. In a warm and compassionate manner you intervene and direct care to help patients and their families. STATUS:nbsp;Per Diemnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital DEPARTMENT: Emergency Department SCHEDULE: Evenings during the week (on call), weekends and overnightsnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; ATTRIBUTES * Masters Degree in Mental Health or related field required * LMSW, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC preferred * Strong analytical and computer skills * Excellent communications skills * Compassionate, warm and patient focused * One (1) year of relevant experience preferred RESPONSIBILITIES * Consult amp; Evaluate. Serve as a consultant in the Emergency Department, perform mental health evaluations and provide emergency intervention to patients that have been medically cleared; act as a liaison between the ED physician and the attending Psychiatrist on-call by telephone, offer consultation requiring specific medical treatment * Patient Care. Provide direct crisis-type care to patients experiencing mental health symptoms and their families, counseling, referral to community agencies, emergency housing, transportation, etc. * Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:nbsp; Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Posted 2 Days AgoPart timeREQ_91701 Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes and beyond. The system includes five hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and ACM Medical Laboratory, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Its vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.nbsp;