Clinical Intake Coordinator - PRN - Behavioral Hlth - Augusta, GA at 2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.

Augusta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessments, Psychiatric Assessment, Clinical Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Patient Coordination, Communication, Documentation, Referral Process, Consent Paperwork, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Patient Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, Emergency Response, Family Support

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: With the supervision of the Clinical Intake Manager, in a fast-paced and critical care environment, this job serves as the gateway to facilitate 24/7 psychiatric screenings and acute psychiatric placement for behavioral health patients located at WMCG. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provides 24/7 on-site mental health assessments for patients presenting in AUMC ER for behavioral health care by Completing a psychiatric assessment and identifying a disposition. Assists with the completion of Mental Health and Substance Abuse commitment orders by scribing clinical documentation based on psychiatric assessment. Compiles clinical information and refer patients to acute psychiatric facilities (this applies to patients located in ED and/or on a Medical Floor). Completes documentation and consistently communicates updates regarding patients acute psychiatric placement by Staffing each clinical case with psychiatrist post-assessment and updating medical and nursing staff regarding the plan. Discussing a plan of care with the family. Providing updated clinical information to outside providers, coordinating physician to physician calls, and documenting the status of the case on dept log. Assisting the guardian in the completion of consent paperwork for adolescent patients. Responds to outside crisis call via telephone. Provides callers with information regarding resources available for mental health and substance abuse treatment. Educates callers about the referral process for obtaining acute psychiatric treatment. Contacts law enforcement and or emergency command center for active suicidal or homicidal patients that do not have a safety plan. Provides on-call back up coverage when Clinical Intake Manager is on leave by Being available to fellow Clinical Intake Coordinators to answer questions regarding the assessment and referral of acute psychiatric cases. Identifies and changes department schedule if there is a call out for a scheduled shift. Works a scheduled shift, if no coverage is obtained for the department. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Masters Other Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Licensure in the respective field: LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW Upon Hire Preferred Required Minimum Experience: education clarification: Master's in Human Services or related field. Additional years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education requirement. Required and Minimum 5 years behavioral health intake and triage, mental health assessments in an ER setting. Preferred and Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Intake Coordinator provides 24/7 on-site mental health assessments for patients in the emergency room and facilitates acute psychiatric placements. They also assist with clinical documentation and coordinate care with outside providers and families.