Psychiatric Services Specialist

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center (NDI) is located on the Community Hospital East campus in Indianapolis, delivering advanced evaluations and treatments for patients with psychiatric illness. Together, the NDI and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) offer a modern, healing atmosphere for all Hoosiers.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of social work and recovery.
Specialized knowledge of case management, assessment, and continuum of care.
Practical knowledge of community social services agencies and the ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with them.
Working knowledge of other treatment disciplines such as: rehabilitation therapy, psychology, dietetics and nursing and the ability to integrate these while discharge planning.
Working knowledge of causes, symptoms, and limitations of various mental disabilities.
Must obtain CPR and Bridge Building certification, demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a Human Service related field (i.e. social work, sociology, psychology, human services, or criminal justice) along with experience in the mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as social worker and/or case manager, performing comprehensive mental health and biopsychosocial assessments including clinical interviews and pre-admission evaluations.
Conduct admissions for new patients, ensuring completion of admission notes, ROIs (HIPAA, advanced directives, human rights), and informing patients of their Patient Rights.
Gather necessary information to determine patient needs and establish initial treatment plans.
Plan, implement, and monitor therapeutic techniques and interventions tailored to patients’ development and treatment needs.
Coordinate Monthly Treatment Plan Updates (MTPUs) by scheduling meetings, facilitating multidisciplinary discussions, and updating short-term goals, interventions, and progress validations.
Provide therapeutic group interventions to patients and document participation; participate in referring patients to appropriate therapeutic groups.
Participate in daily morning huddles to discuss patient status with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain a therapeutic alliance with patients and their families/caregivers.
Assist patients in developing community living skills and obtaining needed items (clothing, patient funds for canteen, item requests from guardians).
Manage patient logistics, including approved phone/visit lists, mail facilitation, and Leave of Absence paperwork for appointments or passes.
Assist in completing applications for patient needs, such as SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, PASSR, and obtaining legal identification/documents.
Maintain "real-time" documentation of interactions with patients and external stakeholders via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete progress notes at required intervals.
Consult and act as a liaison between the clinical team and external parties, including social service agencies, gatekeepers, and guardians.
Prepare and execute discharge plans in collaboration with mental health centers, families, and representatives.
Place patients on discharge or transfer waitlists and complete all associated pre-discharge and discharge paperwork.
Provide updates regarding complex patient discharges to be staffed with the complex discharge committee.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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