FT Assessment and Referral Specialist Santa Teresa
Company: Strategic Behavioral Health
Location: Santa Teresa
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary Upon completion of orientation and under
general supervision, Assessment & Referral Specialist performs
assessments at Peak as well as outside the facilities, depending on
the needs of the patient or hospital, screens admissions for
clinical and medical appropriateness and communicates this
information to a physician for determination of admissions and
level of care direction. Works closely with business office,
nursing and clinical staff as well as external parties to ensure
the timely admission of patients. Education / Licensure: Position
requires successful completion of a master's degree from an
accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental
health or a related field or RN. LPCC, LMFT, or LMSW preferred. A
minimum of two years in a psychiatric or mental health setting
desirable. Must have a valid State driver's license. Candidate will
possess a valid current registered nursing license from the State
Board of Nursing or from a nurse compact state, where applicable.
Skills: 1) Comprehensive understanding of the behavioral healthcare
industry and experience in clinical interviewing, patient
assessment, family dynamics, treatment modalities and planning and
admission requirements using the established hospital criteria. 2)
Thorough knowledge of TJC, CMS, third party payors, managed care
organizations and state and federal regulatory
standards/requirements. 3) Ability to communicate professionally
and effectively, orally, in person, and in writing, with
multidisciplinary team members, managed care organizations and
business office, providing needed information in a logical, concise
manner using technical language that accurately describes patient's
condition and need for hospitalization. 4) Ability to organize and
prioritize workload to meet deadlines, orchestrate a myriad of
activities and to manage multiple priorities within complex and
changing systems; 5) Able to self-regulate and facilitate helpful
management dynamics during stressful situations. Additional
Requirements: Timely renew and maintain cardiopulmonary
resuscitation for healthcare professionals certification,
professional skills verification and psychiatric crisis management
certification. If candidate is a registered nurse, timely renew and
maintain an active registered nursing license in the State. Must
have reliable transportation and be able to retain automobile
liability insurance at the minimum level required by state law.
Must have thorough knowledge of how to access local resources,
State commitment laws and the State Mental Health Code.
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Keywords: Strategic Behavioral Health, El Paso , FT Assessment and Referral Specialist Santa Teresa, Other , Santa Teresa, Texas
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