What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist position at Loyola University Health System?
About the Role
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a Mental Health Specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team that provides comprehensive behavioral health services.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address the complex needs of patients. Your expertise will be essential in providing crisis intervention, support group facilitation, and behavioral health education.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric and substance use assessments to patients in the Emergency Department and nursing units.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans to address patients' complex needs.
- Work collaboratively with on-call psychiatrists to ensure seamless care coordination.
- Facilitate admissions to psychiatric treatment or provide outpatient referrals as needed.
- Ensure timely completion of eligibility/benefit verifications and insurance pre-authorizations.
- Cultivate strong relationships with nursing staff to optimize patient care outcomes.
