Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Will collaborate with all staff for the care of behavioral health patients both inpatient and outpatient needs of the patient, the facility, and clinic.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• RN, LPN, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in social work, psychology/psychiatry, and/or nursing
• Experience with behavioral health and/or case management preferred.
• BLS within 6 months of hire

• Will celebrate with multidisciplinary team to help meet the needs of individual patient, especially when coordinating social disparity needs of the patient.
• Provides psychosocial assessments for inpatient and outpatient referrals, i.e. assess patient’s social, emotional, environmental, financial and support needs.
• Demonstrate some knowledge of medical terminology.
• Implements interventions during crisis situations for the emergency department and critical care unit.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners and other providers regarding a patient’s care.
• Provide patients with recommendations and provide referrals to other departments or community agencies as needed.
• Facilitate the hospital’s bereavement, cancer and caregiver support groups as needed.
• Complete assessments and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist with discharge planning as needed for outpatient referrals.
• Advocate for patient’s human rights to be acknowledged in all decision-making.
• Help patients/families adjust to hospital admission; possible role changes; exploring emotional/social responses to illness and treatment.
• Effectively communicates with physicians, admitting office, medical records, staffing coordinator, and nursing staff to initiate patient care and enhance positive outcomes.
• Assists with hospital and community education with clinical issues and participates in community events.
• Works conjunction with a multidisciplinary team assess patient’s condition, formulates and implements individualized treatment plan and serves as a clinician and case manager.
• Maintains knowledge of current empirically supported treatments and provide coverage for personal growth and psycho education groups when needed.
• Handles incoming and outgoing communication with patients.
• Responsible for keeping charting up-to-date.
  The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.