Description

Description

**This is a partial year role**

Job Summary

Oversees the coordination of patient care throughout the continuum, coordinates inpatient services, and discharge planning with outpatient resources. Assists patients with access to the Psychiatry Unit.

Job Specific Duties

• Assists patient and family with aftercare referrals (within 7 days of discharge), programs, and medication acquisition.
• Assists psychiatrist/patient in filing of court documents such as involuntary placement petitions as required by the FL Mental Health Act to ensure compliance with Regulatory Requirements.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and other interdisciplinary team members in formulation of treatment, therapy, and discharge plans.
• Keeps abreast of Medicaid and managed care admission criteria which impact patient's ability to access behavioral healthcare resources.
• Maintains contact with patient's legal guardian during hospitalization to explain treatment program and address any concerns; conducts all follows ups. Participates in patient and family conferences.
• Obtains pertinent clinical information from referrals for preliminary assessment by the psychiatrist/ psychologist.
• Schedules and confirms patient follow-up appointments with therapist and psychiatrist within 7 days following discharge. Coordinates follow-up appointments for consultants, tests, and procedures.
• Serves as educator to new employees, residents, and interns for the Psych Orientation.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family within the hospital setting and community.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicit input. Communicates any patient or family concerns to physician.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Successfully complete CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) prior to Orientation in the Psychiatry department (within 7 days of hire) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two years of experience in a direct care mental health position preferred.
• Ability to quickly develop a therapeutic plan for patient treatment.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility in changing situations and communicates in a clear and professional fashion.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; respecting patients, parents, and visitors rights to confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions or in a crisis situation.

Job:

Clerical/Administrative

Department:

PSYCHIATRY-2100-630000

Job Status:

Full Time