Mental Health Crisis Case Manager-Assessment and Referral Center - Days
About The Position
Responsible for conducting crisis clinical assessments for patients seeking treatment at Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital Appropriately assesses their clinical needs. Obtains initial diagnostic impression and confirmation during the disposition process with the physician or designee. Assesses patients including vital signs, weight, blood alcohol and calibration of BMI for specific population. Reviews previous documentation prior to assessment process and “case formulation”. Provides treatment referrals which are consistent with the customer’s medical and psychiatric status and symptoms. Identifies potential/actual problems that may adversely affect the patient and/or department. Reports situations immediately. Oversees follow up with referral sources as appropriate. Obtains collateral with families and support systems through face-to-face interviews and/or phone calls. Consults with multidisciplinary treatment team members in all areas of the hospital on the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of patients with mental health problems Completes and acts as a resource to hospital staff on admission paperwork and patient rights Completes and acts as a resource to hospital staff on admission paperwork and patient rights Participates in care conferences and emergency department huddles to discuss key social, financial, and discharge planning factors which may affect patients' responses to treatment. Facilitates bed management planning and coordination with Endeavour Inpatient Psych units Educates patients and patient families regarding the effects of illness and disability on personal adjustment, family dynamics, relationships, social issues and the like Follows up on documentation with local and state agencies as a mandated reporter per HIPAA guidelines Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all internal and external customers
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or higher-level degree in a behavioral health field
- Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse or Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Profession Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensure
- Current State of Illinois driver’s license required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an alternate location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire
- Minimum of two years of experience in crisis/emergency services, behavioral health setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducting crisis clinical assessments for patients seeking treatment
- Obtaining initial diagnostic impression and confirmation during the disposition process with the physician or designee
- Assessing patients including vital signs, weight, blood alcohol and calibration of BMI for specific population
- Reviewing previous documentation prior to assessment process and “case formulation”
- Providing treatment referrals which are consistent with the customer’s medical and psychiatric status and symptoms
- Identifying potential/actual problems that may adversely affect the patient and/or department
- Overseeing follow up with referral sources as appropriate
- Obtaining collateral with families and support systems through face-to-face interviews and/or phone calls
- Consulting with multidisciplinary treatment team members in all areas of the hospital on the assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of patients with mental health problems
- Completing and acting as a resource to hospital staff on admission paperwork and patient rights
- Participating in care conferences and emergency department huddles to discuss key social, financial, and discharge planning factors which may affect patients' responses to treatment
- Facilitating bed management planning and coordination with Endeavour Inpatient Psych units
- Educating patients and patient families regarding the effects of illness and disability on personal adjustment, family dynamics, relationships, social issues and the like
- Following up on documentation with local and state agencies as a mandated reporter per HIPAA guidelines
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all internal and external customers
Benefits
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
