Emily Weiland
Behavioral Health Specialist in Geisinger’s Emergency Department | B.S. in Psychology & Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Scranton
- Role
- Behavioral Health Specialist at Geisinger
- Location
- Scranton, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Emily Weiland
I’m a University of Scranton graduate with a B.S. in Psychology and a concentration in…
Experience
Behavioral Health Specialist
Aug 2025 — Present
Deliver psychological assessments, crisis interventions, case management, patient advocacy, and care coordination.Facilitate placements with psychiatric inpatient facilities, handle patient records, obtain insurance pre-authorizations, and manage transportation logistics.Coordinate admissions to drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities for patients who meet criteria.Gather patient and collateral information to inform treatment planning, and ensure accurate documentation in medical records.Coordinate safe and efficient patient transfers when required.Provide informational and referral support to patients, families, and care teams.Handle insurance verification, authorization, and related administrative tasks.Participate as a key member of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring quality-driven, efficient, and cost-effective patient progress during acute care and post-discharge phases.Identify patients at high psychosocial or financial risk—assess their needs and deliver tailored support, counseling, care management, and resource referrals.Develop and implement complex transition and discharge plans for patients requiring intensive discharge planning.
Education
University of Scranton
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
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