Hospital Access Liaison

Compass Health Network • Rolla, MO

375d • $33 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospital Access Liaison (HAL) assists individuals who have recently been discharged from an Emergency Department (ED) or inpatient unit that need immediate assistance with linkage to services and resources in the community. The focus will be on those individuals who are at high risk of hospitalization/re-hospitalization and/or risk of suicide and need increased services. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This is a Hybrid position.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology or related field required
• At least one (1) year experience working in behavioral health required
• Working knowledge of DSM-V required
• A valid MO driver's license with agency-established minimum automobile coverage required
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, licensed in Missouri required

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid, hybrid response and care for individuals discharging from the hospital
• Co-locate at hospitals as needed/required
• Use short-term interventions for up to 30 days after initial contact until warm hand-off to ongoing services has been completed
• Communicate regularly with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care, discuss referral workflow and work out any issues
• Schedule client appointments in EHR
• Ensure clients are attending appointments 7 and 30 days post-hospitalization
• Attend monthly meetings and weekly clinical supervision with HAL Supervisor
• Maintain agreed upon level of productivity and/or Quality Indicators
• Provide culturally competent services to meet the unique cultural needs of each referred individual
• Be knowledgeable of all services provided within Compass Health
• Be knowledgeable of other human/social services agencies for purposes of referral if Compass is unable to provide a service and maintain documentation of such referral
• Maintain client records, following agency and state regulations
• Ensure all documentation is written in proficient and professional manner
• Work collaboratively with programs to ensure the individual is referred and enrolled in services when appropriate and eligible
• Collaborate and communicate with caller's multi-disciplinary treatment team, if existing client is referred
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Travel may be required for co-location, team meetings, or large agency functions

Benefits

• $4,000 sign-on bonus
• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees