Coordinator Psychosocial-IP Behavioral Health Full-time Days
About The Position
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The Coordinator Psychosocial reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Psychosocial Coordinator, under general supervision of the Unit Manager, and according to established policies and procedures, provides counseling, support, advocacy and discharge planning services to patients as assigned or referred. He/she assists in utilization review to payer sources for patient services rendered.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
- At least 3 years of experience in a related field
Nice To Haves
- LCSW or LCPC
Responsibilities
- Interviews patient and family to gather data for psychosocial assessment upon admission.
- Maintains documentation and provides reassessment during the patient's stay.
- Assesses patient's age-related needs, level of functioning and need for linkage to community services, the impact of illness, patient's emotional and physical health, and patient's support system at admission and reassesses for discharge coordination and as needed.
- Communicates appropriate clinical review information to MCO's and other payer sources to ensure maximum reimbursement of services and tracks audit information as needed.
- Facilitates decision-making process of patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan.
- Coordinates plans for post-hospital with appropriate community resources.
- Serves as patient advocate in all communications with internal and external systems.
- Provides education on psychosocial issues in staffing and consultations.
- Provides education regarding diagnoses and community resources to patient and family.
- Participates in department Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Provides supportive counseling and conducts patient groups.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Includes being able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
- Assesses patient situations identifying possible abuse and neglect issues and initiates follow-up with proper agencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
