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UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Specialist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care on the behavioral health units. You will deliver care through a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with ED and psychiatric providers to determine outpatient vs inpatient treatment, and follow the St.

Luke's CARE delivery model. The role serves patients of all ages with psychiatric needs, requires maintaining licenses, adhering to HIPAA and safety guidelines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Understands levels of care, discharge planning, assessment of psychiatric patients and crisis intervention.
• Use of customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assessment skills including comprehensive mental status evaluation.
• Prioritizes patient placement through assessments in ED or other hospital areas.
• Maintains competence in procedures for handling violent patients and adheres to safety guidelines.
• Complies with HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and regulatory requirements.
• Keeps up with annual education and department compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Specialist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care on the behavioral health units. You will deliver care through a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with ED and psychiatric providers to determine outpatient vs inpatient treatment, and follow the St.

Luke's CARE delivery model. The role serves patients of all ages with psychiatric needs, requires maintaining licenses, adhering to HIPAA and safety guidelines,