Priya Mehta
Crisis Intervention Specialist @Carepoint Health System
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WORK HISTORY
Crisis Intervention Specialist @Carepoint Health System
Hoboken, NJ, US
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for patients presenting with acute mental health crises, including suicide, homicide, and psychosis risk evaluations, in direct consultation with on-call psychiatrists, nursing teams, and case coordinators.• Deliver immediate crisis counseling and trauma-informed bereavement support to patients and families in emotionally charged, high-stress environments.• Triage and determine appropriate levels of care by coordinating inpatient admissions, outpatient referrals, and community-based crisis services.• Document clinical evaluations, safety plans, and interventions in EMR systems, ensuring timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant records.• Liaise with law enforcement, EMS, and mobile outreach units to ensure safe transitions for patients requiring psychiatric holds or protective custody.• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review complex cases and develop patient-centered crisis response strategies.
EDUCATION
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Master of Arts - MA
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Bachelor's degree
ABOUT PRIYA MEHTA
I’m a second-year MA student in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU…
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