Access Specialist III

Parkside Hospital•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parkside provides professional purpose, hope and healing. As a member of our staff, you will be part of a mission-driven team, dedicated to changing lives and changing communities, one patient at a time. Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is a comprehensive mental healthcare system providing acute in-patient care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. With a focus on society’s most vulnerable population, Parkside provides world-class mental health services focused on youth, ages 5 to 26. For over 65 years, Parkside’s physicians, therapists, and staff have provided state of the art, patient-centered care that propel families from hopeful to hope-filled. As a center of excellence, we cultivate talent and provide professional purpose. Together we facilitate healing, one patient at a time. As an Access Specialist III, therapists or nurses will work to fulfill the role of their position within the scope of their licensure. Responsible for meeting with prospective persons to evaluate clinical situations, with emphasis on identifying clinical risk factors and performing a medical screening evaluation. 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. The “Access Specialist III” is expected to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team by working collaboratively with the team to provide individuals with access to services. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. We are looking to fill full time positions, working three 12 hours shifts: 7a- 7p, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1p- 1a, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7p- 7a, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

Requirements

Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License, or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Counselor (LPC) license, or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
1 – 2 years related experience
BLS/First Aid Certification
Aggression Management and Trauma Informed, de-escalation training
Exceptional ability to ensure high-quality patient care and expedite concerns
Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing
Basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities

Evaluate clinical situations, with emphasis on identifying clinical risk factors and performing a medical screening evaluation.
Assist law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions.
Make referrals to community resources as appropriate.
Assign persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff.
Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team by working collaboratively with the team to provide individuals with access to services.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.