What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mental Health Care Specialist position at Curana Health?
About Curana Health
Curana Health is a leading provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry. Our team of clinicians serves over 1,500 senior living community partners across 33 states, participating in innovative CMS programs and setting a new standard in care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs.
**Our Mission**
We are dedicated to radically improving the health, happiness, and dignity of senior living residents through personalized, high-quality mental health care.
Job Summary
This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric support across various settings, including Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL). The ideal candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and tailored support for adults and geriatrics in senior living communities.
Key Responsibilities
Curana Health is a leading provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry. Our team of clinicians serves over 1,500 senior living community partners across 33 states, participating in innovative CMS programs and setting a new standard in care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs.
**Our Mission**
We are dedicated to radically improving the health, happiness, and dignity of senior living residents through personalized, high-quality mental health care.
Job Summary
This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric support across various settings, including Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL). The ideal candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and tailored support for adults and geriatrics in senior living communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care within SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
- Partner with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
- Evaluate and manage the mental health needs of residents, perform physical exams, and gather complete medical histories.
- Develop effective therapeutic care plans for mental and physical health.
