Performs assessments at Highland Hospital as well as outside the facilities (as required), depending on the needs of the patient or hospital, screens assessment admissions for clinical and medical appropriateness and communicates this information to a physician who makes the admissions and level of care decision. Works closely with business office, nursing and clinical staff as well as external parties to ensure the timely admission of patients.
DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Advocate for the lowest level of care consistent with patient needs.
2. Consult with supervisor in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental activities.
3. Demonstrate flexibility with work schedule to help meet the needs and demands of the patient population/census and subsequent adjustments.
4. Facilitate the response to requests for services, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, initiation/admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity.
5. Provide initial evaluation and initiate the integrated assessment, documenting patient symptom logy/functioning/needs.
6. Staff each assessment with appropriate physician, documenting recommendations and DSM-V diagnoses, when appropriate.
7. Follow EMTALA regulations to complete insurance verification and precertifications, when appropriate.
8. Provide all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health or a related field. RN, LPCC, LMFT, or LMSW by the State of West Virginia preferred. A minimum of two years in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable. Must have a valid West Virginia driver’s license.
Skills: Working knowledge of the mental health field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Additional Requirements: Experience in patient assessment, referral, treatment planning, precertification, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities. Completion of CPR/AED course and completion of (Handle With Care) training, including appropriate and safe use of seclusion and restraint, within 30 days of employment. Thorough knowledge of TJC, HCFA, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements. Must have reliable transportation and be able to retain automobile liability insurance at the minimum level required by state law. Must have thorough knowledge of how to access local resources, West Virginia commitment laws and the West Virginia Mental Health Code.
Qualified applicants should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
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