Job # : 10130
Job Category : Clinics - Outpatient
Job Type : Full Time
Shift Type : Days
Facility :
Department : Neuropsychiatric Outpatient Clinic
Pay Range : $19.92 / hr. - 26.77 / hr.
Open Date : 10.17.23
Close Date : Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current BLS Certification
- Experience in the field of Psych preferred
- Recent acute care experience and / or medical office / clinic experience preferred
Job Details : Start Date :
Open Until Filled.
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent BLS CertificationExperience in the field of Psych preferredRecent acute care experience and / or medical office / clinic experience preferredMust have the proven ability to maintain professional conduct, and confidentiality in the care of patientsMust possess basic computer skillsDuties &
Responsibilities : Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Worker functions under the direct supervision of the provider. The Behavioral Health Worker assists the provider with direct patient care and assists with establishing priorities in the delivery of patient care.
Duties
Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility of the Behavioral Health Worker roleAssists a provider in preparing, administering, and supervising treatment plans; evaluates treatment progress and effects modifications as appropriate; and assists in assessing and providing services in crisis situationsProvides information to staff responsible for patient diagnosis and treatmentCollects and records pertinent social data; prepares daily records and summarizes progress of treatment for clients; maintains other records and prepares various reports :Observe for, and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and ability to work toward treatment plan goals
Uses knowledge of pathophysiologic, spiritual, psychological, and age-related needs of patients to determine expected responses to treatment, medication and environmentVital SignsMedication profile / reconciliationImmunization RecordAllergiesChief ComplaintInterventions RecordedRecords responseImplements the plan of care as developed by the providerFollows provider orders
Maintains awareness of patients individualized treatment plan goals and interventionsAnticipates and utilizes appropriate intervention in psychiatric and medical emergenciesEmploys principles of communication, interviewing techniques, and problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventionProvides patient / family educationProvide education and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other health care providers, in accordance with patients' age related needs
Promotes learning experiences and provides educational material to patient and their familiesExplains discharge instructions as directedEvaluates and documents effectiveness of all patient teachingProvides opportunities for patients and families to question, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies / interventions / diagnosisCommunicates relevant patient informationReports changes in patients status to the provider
Documents care consistent with hospital charting standardsAssists Medical Assistant in front and back office dutiesUses appropriate telephone etiquetteDocuments appointments with accurate patient informationDocuments and makes physician and agency referralsPerforms other duties as assignedSkills In
Working with, teaching and counseling clients who may be confused, emotionally disturbed, irate or abusing alcohol or drugsEstablishing rapport with clientsWorking effectively with staff in carrying out the work of the teamUnderstanding factors important to behavior patternsEstablishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of workAssessing situations involving clients with special needs and responding in a timely and effective manner utilizing a variety of appropriate interventionsOther Info : Job Posted :
10 / 17 / 2023
Salary : $20
