Behavioral Health Social Worker MS bei Mercyhealth
Mercyhealth · Janesville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Janesville
patients admitted to inpatient behavioral health or mental health, addictions and child, adolescent day treatment programs. The Behavioral Health Case Manager MS would help with dispositional planning, care planning and group psychoeducation. The Behavioral Health Case Manager MS may also help with behavioral health consults in the ED and on the medical unit. Under the supervision and consultation of a psychiatrist the Behavioral Health Case Manager MS will gather data about patient condition and assist with disposition, pro viding resources and recommendations to patients in the ED or on medical floors. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Works with patients on the inpatient unit, emergency room,medical floors and day treatment programs.
• Consults and coordinates care of patient with the physician/psychiatrist, RN, social worker/therapist and other agencies.
• Assesses treatment planning and progress.
• Prepares treatment plan and goals for patients.
• Maintains pertinent patient data in the EMR in accordance with state and federal laws and hospital policy.
• Provides y psychoeducational groups.
• Arranges for disposition and follow up recommendations.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and
prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets
commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively
communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity
and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes
feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost
saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education and Experience
Master's Degree in a mental health, behavioral health field with documented clinical course work. Experience or field study experience in mental health site.
Working toward licensure is preferred.
Certification and Licensure
TACT certified within 90 days after hire.
Level 3 inpatient
Level 2 day treatment programs and clinic setting
Approved CPR/BLS within 90 days after hire.
Skills and Abilities
Exceptional communication skills
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to do all physical requirements of TACT and CPR.
Level of Supervision
NA
Supervises
NA
