<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Program Manager will support the care of patients on medical surgical units who have psychiatric, behavioral, and/or substance use concerns. They will function as an expert resource and work collaboratively with the psychiatric, medical and other multidisciplinary teams. They will support patient care through direct consultation, coaching/mentoring, learning needs assessment, formal and informal education, and providing guidance to the Upstate Staff.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Will accept one of the following combinations by time of appointment:</p> <ul> <li>PHD or PsyD in Psychology and NYS licensed (or eligible) Psychologist </li><li>Masters in Social Work and NYS licensed (or eligible) Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) </li><li>Masters in Nursing and NYS licensed (or eligible) Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NP) or Registered Nurse (RN) </li></ul> <p>AND three years of related post licensure experience required. Prior leadership experience required. CPR-BLS required by time of appointment. Must successfully pass any pre-employment and credentialing clearances.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Certification in crisis intervention or de-escalation training preferred. Psychiatric certification preferred. Experience with evidence-based psychotherapy modality and/or geriatric experience preferred.</p> <p>Work Days:</p> <p>Days to include weekends & holidays</p> <p>Message to Applicants:</p> <p>Recruitment Office: Human Resources</p>