About the position
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Responsibilities
•Partner with our unique behavioral health consult coordinators (RNs or LCSWs), who provide assessments, care planning, clinical documentation, nursing staff education and support, and act as liaisons with nursing leadership on behalf of clinicians and patients.
•Participate in call and weekend rotations to support patient needs.
•Contribute to Virtua Health's graduate medical education program through the supervision and mentorship of psychiatry and family medicine residents.
•Serve as preceptor for medical students in the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM).
Requirements