What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment and Referral Specialist position at Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System Inc?
Job Description: The Clinical Mental Health Professional utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties. This position provides care appropriate to the established plan of care in the assigned patient population. The Assessment and Referral Specialist is vital in a dynamic team supporting the inpatient and emergency departments. This full-time, 36-hour-per-week (Friday-Sunday 7a-7p or Saturday-Monday 10a-10p) open positions are position is primarily dedicated to the emergency department, where the specialist provides crucial support through substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention, appropriate placement as needed and addressing other immediate patient needs. This role is essential in delivering comprehensive care across departments, significantly contributing to the well-being and recovery of patients. As an Assessment Referral Specialist you need to know how to Perform comprehensive psychiatric and chemical dependency evaluations for patients Obtain collateral information when necessary, and develop diagnoses, risk assessment, and treatment plan recommendations Provide appropriate recommendations for outpatient treatment or admission to inpatient services. Work closely with the patient, Behavioral Health team, physicians, and inpatient units in planning and organizing admissions. Coordinate the business management of providing patient care services, including verifying patient demographics, identifying ability to pay for services, verifying insurance benefits, and pre-certifying services. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years of experience in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessments, required Current professional license to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain, as a PsyD, PhD, EdPsy, RN, LAC, LMFT, LPC, or LCSW Mandatory Crisis Management Training, required within one (1) year of hire Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Saint Joseph Hospital Work City: Denver Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $30.94 - $47.77 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! 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The program offers 100 learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!
Salary : $31 - $48
