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ACCESS Specialist II
Do you want to make a transformative impact in a child's life? Are you passionate about fostering resilience and well-being in your community? Come work at Parkside, where every day is an opportunity for healing and growth.
Parkside is a 120 bed, private, non-profit psychiatric hospital, and provides outpatient services as well. Each department works together day in and day out to provide outstanding patient care. Join a team where everyone knows each other and works together towards our mission to provide outstanding mental health and support services.
We are currently looking for an Access Specialist II for the evening shift!
The Access Specialist II is Responsible for meeting with prospective persons to evaluate clinical situations, with emphasis on identifying clinical risk factors. Assists law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions. Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Assigns persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ACCESS SPECIALIST II
- Completes the Access Intake Screening on assigned patients/clients in a timely fashion. Displays excellent interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills.
- Performs telephone triage duties and provides Access options for individuals seeking services
- Interviews patients/clients, family members and others to identify the precipitating event and degree of disruption that the person is suffering
- Encourages a calm and trusting environment for every individual presenting in crisis
- Obtains information to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience
- Facilitates the emergency detention process through interview and preparation of appropriate legal documents
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient/client, including pediatric,
geriatric and the general population
- Prepares documentation and discusses the individual’s Intake Screening with the admitting physician who provides the admitting diagnosis. Completes individualized documentation required for the medical record and third party payer sources
- Summarizes the Intake Screening and links patients/clients to the appropriate level of care
- Functions as a patient and family advocate at all times
- Maintaining safety and security of individuals in the department
- Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community, maintains
supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Is able to obtain other resources as needed
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Is a resource person to facility staff members; is a liaison between patients, referral sources, agencies, schools, etc.
ACCESS Specialist II
- Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field
- Minimum of (1) year experience in a behavioral health setting
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Aggression Management and Trauma Informed, de-escalation training
- Documentation must be cosigned by the appropriate licensed individual
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401K and match start immediately, and includes a generous match
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability and more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
