Lead Clinician (LSW or LAC), Full Time, Evenings, 1PM-9PM, Morristown, NJ at Atlantic Health

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

70.4

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Supervisory Support, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Performance Improvement, Clinical Training, Program Development, Chart Audits, Clinical Mitigation, Scheduling, Case Distribution, Team Facilitation, Biopsychosocial Assessments, Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment, Psychoeducation, De-escalation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description: The Lead Clinician in Crisis Intervention operates as an adjunctive supervisory support for the Crisis Coordinator and Crisis team, providing clinical and operational support in coordination with the Service Line Manager. The Lead Clinician position is split role providing assistive supervisory support in conjunction with departmental leadership as well as providing direct clinical services to patients within an Affiliated Emergency Service. The Lead Clinician will conduct clinical assessments and care coordination for patients in the emergency department presenting with acute behavioral health needs. Additionally, the position will collaborate with departmental leadership on quality and performance improvement, clinical training/orientation, and program development for the Crisis service. Principal Responsibilities: 1. Provide assistive supervisory support to the Crisis team in coordination with departmental leadership, completing clinical guidance and review, chart audits, real-time clinical mitigation, and guidance. 1. Assist departmental leadership in Crisis operations including, scheduling and coverage, case distribution and departmental reviews and urgent coverage needs. 1. Assist with onboarding, orientating and training of team members. 1. Facilitate team meetings, huddles, and rounding with the ED multi-disciplinary teams. 1. Participate in the development and implementation of performance, quality, and regulatory initiatives in coordination with departmental leadership. 1. Complete individual supervision and case reviews with team members and psychiatric providers. 1. Participate in state, system and departmental regulatory, performance and operational meetings. 1. Complete shared on-call responsibilities with departmental leadership. 1. Complete biopsychosocial assessments for patients with acute behavioral health needs in the emergency department and other Crisis related settings. 1. Assist and complete required documentation and processes related to the management of patients in need of inpatient and involuntary psychiatric treatment. 1. Provides psychoeducation, support and intervention when needed for patients and family members. 1. Complete and monitor prior authorizations for admissions. 1. Conduct patient rounding and reassessment as indicated by departmental guidelines. 1. Participate and lead de-escalation and debriefing when needed with patients and team members. 1. Complete safety planning and risk mitigation with patients and support. 1. Coordinate and collaborate with psychiatric providers regarding clinical findings, disposition and safety planning and diagnoses. 1. Complete all documentation in the timeframe required by departmental guidelines. 1. Complete all requested administrative projects in the timeframe requested. At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: * Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ * Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ * Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ * Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ * Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ * Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ * CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ * Atlantic Home Care and Hospice * Atlantic Mobile Health * Atlantic Rehabilitation We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: * 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years * Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare * 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare * 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review * Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP * Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) * One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine * One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine * Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets * NJ Sustainable Business Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ. Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits * Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) * Life & AD&D Insurance. * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) * 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution * PTO & Paid Sick Leave * Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising * Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave * Backup and On-Site Childcare * Well-Being Rewards * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program * Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts * Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process – not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing assistive supervisory support to the Crisis team, including clinical guidance, chart reviews, and operational assistance, while also delivering direct clinical services such as assessments and care coordination for patients with acute behavioral health needs in the emergency department. The Lead Clinician will also collaborate on quality improvement, training, and program development initiatives for the Crisis service.