Behavior Health Specialist BH; PRN

Job Category:

Behavioral Health, Counseling, and Clergy Work Shift/

Schedule:

Varies Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary Provides assessments and referrals of mental health and chemical dependency patients presenting at NGMC and at Laurelwood and various support functions necessary for the operation of Laurelwood. Provides service for a full range of patients including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to policy and procedures of Laurelwood and NGHS.Minimum

Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications:
Licensure at Associate level required within twelve (12) months of hire.

Educational Requirements:

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field that meets the requirements for licensure in the state of Georgia

Minimum Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years interview and assessment experience with patients having psychiatric, emotional, or chemical dependency problems

Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred

Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Communication skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Ability to gather data and come up with clinically sound disposition for patient being assessed

Ability to interview, gather data, and facilitate disposition

Ability to function with independence and autonomy, following proper protocol and procedure

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Provides assessments for mental health and chemical dependency patients. Conducts mental health and chemical dependency assessments in ER, NGMC Floor, or Laurelwood lobby (and other areas as designated) in an exceptionally responsive manner following the established protocol. Reviews all intake assessments on a daily basis to ensure that the triage protocol was followed. Attends intake supervision/staff meetings for the purpose of in-service, communication and problem solving.

Clinical interviews are indicated by accurate and thorough assessments. Responds appropriately to all intake calls and request of Laurelwood staff with assistance of intake backup calls. Conducts pre-certification as needed with all payer sources. Routes all paperwork regarding pre-certification to the appropriate parties. Pre-certification includes voluntary and involuntary admission. Can operate independently, following proper protocol and procedures. All information regarding intake calls, assessments and other documentation is logged and paperwork completed and filed in the appropriate location.

Maintains individual assessment files (assessment record, ER sheet, voluntary form, 1013, 2013, transfer summary, etc.) to ensure coverage for risk management issues. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, referents, the North Georgia Medical Center and Laurelwood clinical and medical staff. Referral communications worksheet is completed on all admissions, voluntary or involuntary and routed to the appropriate area. Contacts all referents to inform of disposition, even if assessment is not an admission.

Maintains appropriate records of patient intake. Reviews all intake records daily to ensure proper information has been recorded. Responsible for checking email on a daily basis to keep current with all job related communications. Monitors monthly intake assessments obtained by the intake staff to ensure that the standards of care for each patient are met.

Participates in quality assurance…