Mental Health Evaluator - Valhalla - WMCHealth

    WMCHealth
    WMCHealth Valhalla

    1 day ago

    Description

    Mental Health Evaluator

    Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

    City/State: Valhalla, NY

    Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

    Department: Mental Health

    Union: No

    Position: Full Time

    Hours: Monday-Friday 3-11:30pm

    Shift: Day, Evening

    Req #: 45754

    Posted Date: Dec 05, 2025

    Hiring Range: $41.65-$52.35

    Apply Now

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/31232) Internal Applicant link

    Job Details:

    Job Summary:

    The Mental Health Evaluator (MHE) is a critical role dedicated to delivering comprehensive, clinically appropriate, culturally competent, and trauma-informed patient behavioral health interventions in the hospital Emergency Department. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric emergency evaluations, psychiatric consultations, substance use disorder evaluations, psychoeducation, crisis interventions, family/collateral engagement, and coordinating aftercare for patients discharged from the Emergency Department. The MHE ensures adherence to productivity standards, completes all required documentation within set timeframes, and collaborates as an essential member of the interdisciplinary team to maintain high-quality patient care. The MHE reports to the Regional Program Manager for the Crisis Care Division.

    Responsibilities:

    • Gather relevant psychosocial and diagnostic information using available resources to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.

    • Conduct thorough interviews with patients and collateral resources associated with patients.

    • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Emergency Department and Psychiatry Department teams to determine the appropriate level of care for each patient.

    • Demonstrate proficiency in using electronic medical records, online collateral resource applications, and telepsychiatry platforms.

    • For patients requiring inpatient psychiatric admission, provide a clinical summary with a clearly identified purpose and need for hospitalization.

    • Demonstrate knowledge of all legal statuses for patients and ensure the completion of appropriate legal documentation.

    • Ensure patients are familiar with the Patient's Bill of Rights, legal status, and hospital programs.

    • Identify patient needs if being discharged and develop a safe, comprehensive plan for services that promote recovery and prevent readmission.

    • Maintain timely and comprehensive documentation of assessments, interventions, discharge planning and communications with internal and external stakeholders.

    • Work collaboratively, respectfully and effectively with others, and communicate frequently and efficiently with other clinical and administrative staff to coordinate patient care.

    • Initiate and maintain communication regarding patient disposition with families, guardians, outpatient providers, education providers, law enforcement, and other relevant stakeholders.

    • Assess for child and adult abuse, determining the need for reporting and responding accordingly.

    • Demonstrate knowledge of Advance Directives and Guardianship proceedings and laws.

    • Complete pre-certification of inpatient admissions with managed care companies as required.

    • Exhibit cultural competence by providing culturally appropriate assessments and disposition planning.

    • Serve as a patient advocate, acting in patients' best interest and maintaining confidentiality.

    • Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and state and federal regulations.

    • Orient new staff and students to the role of Mental Health Evaluator.

    • Participate in continuing education and complete all mandatory hospital and department trainings.

    • Participate in behavioral health and hospital-based Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement programs

    • Participate in staff meetings regularly.

    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    Experience:

    At least two years post-graduate experience in a medical, mental health, or human services setting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

    Education:

    Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited graduate program.

    Licenses / Certifications:

    New York State Social Work or Mental Health Counseling license required.

    Other:

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    • Ability to document within an Electronic Medical Record and utilize any necessary online platforms.

    • Ability to function within the fast-paced Emergency Department setting, completing evaluations and interventions for patients experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or psychological crisis.

    Special Requirements: If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control

    About Us:

    WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

    • Health Insurance

    • Dental

    • Vision

    • Retirement Savings Plan

    • Flexible Savings Account

    • Paid Time Off

    • Holidays

    • Tuition Reimbursement

    Apply Now

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/31232) Internal Applicant link

    Talent Community

    Search Jobs

    Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)
  • Work in company

    Data & Evaluation Manager for Health and Counseling Center

    Only for registered members

    The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development offering comprehensive services within a single site. · We empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing health care education mental health counseling crisis assistance legal assistance college preparation ...

    New York $70,000 - $75,000 (USD) Full time

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Data & Evaluation Manager for Health and Counseling Center

    Only for registered members

    Description · Position Title: Health and Counseling Center Data & Evaluation Manager · Supervisor: Assistant Director of Data & Program Evaluation · The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single sit ...

    Broome Street New York, New York, United States $70,000 - $75,000 (USD) per year

    2 days ago

  • The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress fo ...

    New York $87,743 - $100,904 (USD)

    3 weeks ago

  • +The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality+ · +With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis,+CHECW works to increase visibility of socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for th ...

    Bronx, NY

    3 weeks ago

  • The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress fo ...

    New York

    2 days ago

  • · Job Description · The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of socially unjust policy while pushi ...

    New York City, NY

    1 day ago

  • This role is ideal for someone eager to deepen their expertise in psychiatric evaluation and be part of a transformative model of outpatient mental health care.The Social Worker role will be a tri-campus hub for triage, assessment and evaluations to assist adult patients finding ...

    New York $48.45 - $64.80 (USD)

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Genetics Nurse Practitioner

    Westchester Medical Center

    Job Summary: · Leading Westchester Medical Genetics Practice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to manage patients (pediatric through adult) in the Lysosomal Storage Disease Program. · Summary: · WMCHealth Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for our Medical Genetics Department. Th ...

    Valhalla $95,000 - $155,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Educator and Resource Manager

    Only for registered members

    +Job summary · The Educator and Resource Manager will complement the various activities of · CDM including development and delivery of course content. · The role includes instructional activities (80%) and other CDM activities (20%). This position reports to the Director and Dep ...

    Valhalla $80,000 - $100,000 (USD)

    4 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Registered Nurse, Infant/Toddler, Night Shift

    Only for registered members

    As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. · Licensed or e ...

    Valhalla $54.67 - $59.30 (USD)

    3 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Registered Nurse, Part Time

    Only for registered members

    Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. · Makes a meaningful impact by providing direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments. · ...

    Valhalla Part time

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Community Health Nurse

    RCM Healthcare Services

    Community Health Nurse (RN) – Westchester, NY · Salary: $116,000 – $118,500 · Job Description/Responsibilities: · Assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients and families with consideration regarding physiological, psychological, social and environmental factors.  · ...

    valhalla

    50 minutes ago

  • Work in company

    Charge Registered Nurse

    Only for registered members

    Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved · Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture · Excellent career growth opportunities · ...

    Valhalla

    3 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Registered Nurse Per Diem, Infant/Toddler

    Only for registered members

    ++Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care.+ · ++Registered Nurses provide health teaching, counseling and support to our patients and their families.+The RN provides health teaching, counseling and su ...

    Valhalla

    4 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Registered Nurse Per Diem, Infant/Toddler

    Only for registered members

    Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. · ...

    Valhalla

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Registered Nurse Per Diem, Infant/Toddler

    Only for registered members

    Pay Range · USD $ USD $65.00 /Hr. About Us: · Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical ...

    Valhalla

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Nurse Practitioner

    WMCHealth

    · Westchester Medical Center-WMCHealth · Responsibilities · We are seeking a well-trained Nurse Practitioner to join our Division of Behavioral Health at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. The successful candidate must be Board Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Pr ...

    VALHALLA, NY $120,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year

    6 days ago

  • Work in company

    Social Worker 249286

    Only for registered members

    The Medical Social Worker will provide advanced psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and discharge planning services in an inpatient hospital setting. · ...

    Valhalla

    3 weeks ago

  • · Distinguishing Features of the Class: Under supervision of attending physician(s) and in accordance with New York State laws and Hospital Board regulations, an incumbent in this class provides medical and surgical care in the division of Cardiothoracic Surgery of Westchester M ...

    VALHALLA, NY $1,200,000 - $1,500,000 (USD) per year

    6 days ago

  • Work in company

    Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs

    Only for registered members

    This is a special opportunity for an experienced leader to improve the student experience by focusing on student achievement and satisfaction. · ...

    Valhalla

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Division Chief of Physical Therapy

    Only for registered members

    New York Medical College is conducting a search for Division Chief and Program Director of the Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. · An earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc. or equivalent) in a closely related field. · License ...

    Valhalla $132,000 - $165,000 (USD)

    3 weeks ago

Jobs
>
Valhalla