What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Screener Specialist position at Lakeland Regional Health?
Position Information
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 26.2 percent of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Recognizing this need, we at Lakeland Regional Health have devoted ourselves in creating the best mental health facilities possible. We are dedicated to improving outcomes and helping people get well. From helping children and parents survive divorce, to treating depression, our licensed clinical staff provides a team approach to care. Under the direction of a board-certified psychiatrist, our mental health facilities provide in- and out-patient care to adults at all levels of mental health severity. Under the direction of our board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, we also provide services to adolescents who require mental health treatment. If you have a heart for those suffering from mental health disorders, please consider joining our mental health department. We have the following opportunity:
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Screener Specialist promotes the mission of the hospital in meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and their families at time of admission, during course of treatment and at the time of discharge. The BHSS-L has knowledge of all areas of the hospital and is competent to provide support, leadership and education to multidisciplinary health care team members for behavioral health patients. The BHSS-L provides mental health screening services for patients presenting to LRH in crisis who are in need of mental health and/or addiction services. This includes the application of screening criteria to assist in evaluating potential patient admission to behavioral health unit or alternative least restrictive treatment/discharge plans. They also provide support for the behavioral health needs on medical floor patients as needed. Responsible for duties which include individual, family, and group psychotherapy, ancillary or direct service program development with continued focus on their own professional-development. They are encouraged to supervise interns if available to promote their professional practice. Must also possess and utilize advanced knowledge of systems, processes, psychodynamics, and organizations to enhance or provide patient care. Must have a thorough knowledge of the U.S. social welfare system, as well as the ability to identify and access community resources is required. Active participation in the professional governance structure is encouraged.
Position Details
- Coordinates activities required to comply with Baker Act and Marchman Act laws related to involuntary patients, in medical, and surgical. This includes communication with patient care team on when assistance in understanding the mental health laws are requested. For involuntary patients on the mental health unit the MHARP has to complete portions on the CF-MH 3106, CF-MH 3108, CF-MH 3032, CF- MH 3033, CF-MH 3038, and other Baker Act and Marchman Act forms as needed within the required time frame and forward to the Probate Division of Clerk of Courts.
- Performs clinical case management of a patient caseload which includes: psychosocial assessment, family assessment, continuity management and planning for ongoing treatment, progress noted, care, and referral as needed. Assessments, case management activities, and conduct reflect an understanding biopsychosocial needs, illness, and interventions.
- Assesses patient's psychosocial, economic, and cultural needs and collaborates with care teams, patients, families, and physicians to develop/ alter plans of care in order to restore and/ or maintain patient mental health status so that the plan of care reflects multidisciplinary evaluation and intervention. The BHS will collaborate with the other treatment team members to develop the plan of care.
- Develop successful discharge plan. Assess patients psychosocial factors, attend and participate in patient staffing as assigned, maintain open communication with psychiatrist and nursing staff , the discharge plan should be clearly documented in the patients’ medical record with no more than one exception per month.
- Assists patients and families in identifying and implementing strategies to cope with and adapt to events and stresses of hospitalization and/ or chronic disease. Including psychosocial/ emotional support of patient's/ families, and facilitates access to support systems/ resources as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Master Degree- Counseling and Guidance, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Child Development and Family Relations (ECU), Criminal Justice, Education, Health Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Religion, Social Sciences, Sociology 12 contact hours or more of training or college courses in assessment, mental status examination, crisis intervention, Baker Act Law, and the DSM (most recent edition) is preferred.
- One year psychotherapy experience. Discharge planning, community partnership, assessment and intakes.
Experience Preferred:
- Two or more year’s psychotherapy experience and discharge planning on an inpatient psychiatric unit. Two or more years in behavioral health/substance abuse screening/intakes.
Licenses Preferred:
- Supervisor Education
- LMHC, LCSW, LMFT
- Complete specific training as required in FS 65-ES, approval of abuse registry and law enforcement specs, demonstration of ongoing competency maintenance, including 20 hours of professional enhancement training annually, and satisfactory performance in oral examination by manager(s) of MHAR related to screening training and competencies.
Financial Counselor - Behavioral Health
TGH Behavioral Health Hospital -
Tampa, FL
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Cove Behavioral Health -
Tampa, FL
Behavioral Health Technician (Residential)
Cove Behavioral Health -
Tampa, FL
