State Hospital Admission Manager
About The Position
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the State Hospital Admission Specialist to work within the Patient Clinical Services (PCS) Office of the Facility Services Division and augment, implement, and support the mission and vision of DBHDS. This position serves as the subject matter expert regarding all aspects of state hospital admissions, including the Emergency Custody Order (ECO), Temporary Detention Order (TDO), civil commitment, and forensic admission processes. This position oversees state hospital admissions to nine state hospitals, including seven hospitals that serve adult and geriatric patients, one hospital that exclusively serves geriatric patients, and one hospital that exclusively serves child and adolescent patients. This position also has on-call rotation duties. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required.
Requirements
- Experience related to behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and neurocognitive disorders.
- Experience with complicated behavioral health, co-occurring, and comorbid conditions, and the problems associated with these conditions.
- Experience and knowledge of best practices for maintaining quality of life in the most integrated setting.
- Experience with the emergency custody and temporary custody process.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and efficiency when managing shifting tasks and deadlines.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in crisis and/or inpatient settings.
Responsibilities
- Providing management and oversight to the State Facility Admission and Diversion Specialist position.
- Maintaining situational awareness of the census and bed availability at all state hospitals, the individuals awaiting TDO, civil, and forensic admission.
- Partnering with state hospitals and community service boards (CSBs), as well as emergency departments, jails, and law enforcement agencies.
- Collaborating with patients, families, guardians, Community Services Board (CSB) prescreeners, state hospital admission staff, law enforcement, private hospitals, courts, jails, other DBHDS staff, and a variety of community agencies and organizations.
- Utilizing clinical and procedural judgement in order to assess which patients are prioritized for limited resources.
- Overseeing the application of TDO, commitment, and forensic laws within the state hospital system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
