What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Care Specialist position at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital?
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and develop crisis intervention plans as needed.
- Provide direct patient care, including assessments, behavioral health evaluations, and education on treatment options.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient interactions, treatments, and progress.
Requirements
- Current California Nursing license.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Background and knowledge of psychiatric and medical-surgical illnesses and treatment.
- Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish).
- Basic computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
