Clinical Assessment Clinician

DCH Health System•Northport, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Will conduct assessments to determine the disposition that best addresses a patient's needs; Will provide clinical interventions which best support the patient's stabilization and resolution of the crisis or problem; Work with referral sources to facilitate admissions to the behavioral health unit(s) of the facility.

Requirements

Masters in Social Work (MSW), with licensure, Licensed Counselor, OR Registered RN If RN, BSN preferred. Current Alabama licensure required.
Must have good communication and patient assessment skills.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years' experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures patient dignity and respects patient's values.
Employee answers the phone in a courteous and efficient fashion, responding accurately to all requests for information and routine phone calls.
As assigned, greets visitors, patients, and their families coming to the unit. Employee displays empathetic and helpful attitude.
Operates within ethical standards.
Schedules assessments and appointments accurately.
Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. Actively participates in department processes as requested.
Responds quickly and accurately to all intake calls to the unit.
Accurately gathers and records information on intake form.
Displays good communication and patient assessment skills.
Communicates results and trends to Manager.
Provides feedback to Manager on ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Monitoring and supervision of behavioral health patients in ER.
Assessment, referrals and linkages for ER patients.
Provide direct care such as crisis counseling, proving psychosocial support, assessment of danger to self or others and de-escalation.
Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to Manager.
Consulting with receiving ER or Psychiatric Emergency Services staff on medical clearance for patients being transferred for admission
Provides resources and support for patient before, during and after treatment of patient.
Coordinate admission between referral source and appropriate unit.
Request, gather and obtains information from all resources on patients in order to facilitate appropriate treatment decisions.
Completion of Inquiry Form for each patient seen in ER and for each referral received during shift.
Gathering/reviewing of clinical data on patients referred for admission
Consultation with receiving facility psychiatrist regarding ER patients and referrals requesting psychiatric admission.
Verification of insurance coverage and pre-certification for all psychiatric hospitalizations.
Perform various clerical assignments and other duties as assigned by the Manager or appropriate staff.
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
Develops and maintains an effective department computer system
Utilizes universal precautions at all times to prevent and control infection
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.