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Crisis Evaluator

PRN must be available for nights and weekend 12 hour shifts

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) being considered

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Crisis Evaluator PRN? At The Medical Center of Aurora, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Crisis Evaluator PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking an Emergency Clinician for our Access Response Center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into the industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

As an Emergency Clinician, you will coordinate the pre-admission assessment process and provide clinical assessment for potential patients. You will work collaboratively with other Access Response Center team members to provide level of care assessments, expedite admissions and coordinate resources and information for the facility.

What you will do:

• You will respond to all calls for psychiatry services and prioritize calls based on the level of need for your patient
• Identify the needs of the caller and patient within 15 minutes and initiate the request for an assessment immediately and no later than 60 minutes from initial request
• You will work with other team members of the Access Response Center (ARC) and coordinate activities to assure accurate record keeping and efficient patient flow
• For patients who are discharged, you will provide at least three appropriate in-network options and develop a discharge safety plan with the patient by using the approved discharge safety form
• Ensure EMTALA compliance at all times and report any concerns to the Access Response Director

What qualifications you will need:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field; a Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred
• Prefer 1-3 years’ experience in a behavioral healthcare setting performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting for non-nurses
• Candidates require 3-5 years’ experience in an inpatient setting and prefer a demonstrated ability to complete crisis assessment
• Licensed to perform clinical assessments to determine level of care needs and to diagnose according to the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is required.
• Must hold and maintain current licensure as a mental health professional, such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

The Medical Center of Aurora is a 346 plus bed acute care hospital located in Aurora, Colorado. The Medical Center of Aurora is comprised of six medical campuses in Aurora and Centennial, Colorado, including the Main Campus, the North Campus Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, Centennial Medical Plaza, Saddle Rock ER, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Spalding Rehabilitation at P/SL, and medical office building at Green Valley Ranch. The Main Campus facility is a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation, serving the eastern metro area and I-70 corridor. The South Campus includes a Level III NICU. The Medical Center of Aurora consistently receives ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group and is recognized as the a top five hospital in the Denver metro area and the #4 hospital in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report year after year.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Crisis Evaluator PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.