What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Loyola University Health System?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Professional to join our Behavioral Health team at Loyola University Medical Center. The successful candidate will provide advanced behavioral health knowledge and skills to patients and families, crisis intervention, support group facilitation, and behavioral health education in all clinical care areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Referral: Provides psychiatric and substance use assessments, crisis intervention, and consultation to the Emergency Department and medical floor patients on nursing units.
- Crisis Intervention: Responds in person and via telephone to those in behavioral health crises.
- Support Group Facilitation: Provides psychosocial support to patients and families who are in acute distress.
- Determines Appropriate Level of Care: Determines appropriate level of care through the assessment process.
- Facilitates Admissions: Facilitates admissions to psychiatric treatment or provides appropriate outpatient referrals when indicated.
- Eligibility/Benefit Verifications: Completes eligibility/benefit verifications and insurance pre-authorizations.
- Consultation with On-Call Psychiatrist: Consults with on-call psychiatrist on all patients.
- Coordinates Incoming Transfers: Coordinates incoming transfers to Behavioral Health units from other facilities.
- Legal Paperwork: Completes legal paperwork prior to admission.
About Us
Loyola University Medical Center is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.
Requirements:
- Required: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Master's Degree and full clinical license two years post Master's.
