THE BROOK HOSPITALS

Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook offers two outstanding hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, KMI & Dupont. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. The Brook Hospital will strive to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and will maintain its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.

QUALIFICATIONS - APPLICANTS WITHOUT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Required: Master’s Degree from an accredited school in the Behavioral Sciences

• Assists departments and services to establish criteria and update programming where appropriate
• Consults with medical director in order to upgrade and monitor clinical services. Makes appropriate recommendations
• Coordinates with nurse managers in order to ensure the highest quality of patient care
• Maintains communication with all Nurse Coordinators and department heads, to facilitate cooperation and coordination of services to meet the goals and objectives of the hospital
• Ensures all necessary documentation, assessments and treatment plan requirements are complete in timely manner by both nursing and social work staff
• Establishes and maintains a written plan for service, which describes the nature and organization of their groups within the hospital
• Makes appropriate recommendations for program improvement, safety, and development
• Supervises and trains clinical social work students when appropriate
• Provides weekly supervision with clinical services staff and provides ongoing consultation and supervision
• Facilitates orientation of physician residents to ensure smooth transition to the facility
• Responds to constructive criticism with positive problem solving and action
• Shows emotional stability and does not let personal problems affect job performance
• Maintains positive working relationships with professionals within the community, including referral sources to the hospital
• Conducts monthly Performance Improvement Data Collection meetings, compiles quarterly report for Hospital CQI meetings and communicates problem areas with appropriate person