What are the responsibilities and job description for the Involuntary Services Coordinator position at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
About Us
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90 bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.
We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.
Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.
By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.
BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.
Compassion
Acceptance
Respect
Empowerment
Sincerity
Job Summary
The Involuntary Services Coordinator will be the Court Liaison for BBHH and attend court hearings. This position will track and oversee completion of holds and represent the hospital at legal hold hearings. Complete LPS conservatorship applications and ensure all necessary clinical documentation related to the patient's legal status is completed and filed as required by law. Serve patients with Physician ordered legal holds and work with social workers to ensure that all legal holds are kept up to date over the weekends. Assist and train psychiatrist with writing holds and legal documents including 5250, 5270, 5260, Riese, and WRIT, conservatorship paperwork.
Provide prompt response to persons in crisis with the goal of stabilizing the crisis in the least restrictive way, facilitating access to mental health services, and/or performing clinical and legal investigation and evaluation for involuntary detention to psychiatric facilities.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE
Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and preferably a Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.
Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness,
Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities.
The ideal candidate will come with three (3) years experience in mental health or related field with knowledge of Patients Rights, Court Hearings, CMS mental heath system title 9 and Title 22 regulations along with TJC Standards.
The ability to apply and interpret clinical information in a clear concise manner is paramount to being successful in this position.
Additionally knowledge of California Mental Health Laws. Knowledge of involuntary commitment process including but not limited to 5150 & 5250 certification process, Writ request process,Riese petition and certifications-con process, JV220, 6552 and Patient’s Rights. Demonstrated knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third party reimbursement. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date. If you don't have a current BLS CPR, just let us know and we'll cover the cost if you're hired.
Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation.
BBHH encourages ALL qualified candidates to apply and will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience to be acceptable for this role.
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.
*Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).
Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:
- Paid Time Off
- over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!!
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT!
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Discounted Meals
- Employee Assistance Program
