Intake Coordinator- FT- Days- BH Assess - 19683

DHR Health

Edinburg (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is recruiting an Intake Coordinator for Behavioral Health. This full-time day position focuses on crisis assessment, triage, and coordinating care to determine medical necessity for admission.

The role requires collaboration with physicians and adherence to TJC and CMS guidelines in a mental health setting. The candidate should have a Master’s in a related field, BLS certification, CPI training within 30 days, and strong communication skills in English (Spanish

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field from an accredited college/university.
Current BLS Certification.
CPI training within 30 days of hire date.
Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English (Spanish helpful).

Responsibilities

Promotes the facility mission, vision and values and communicates them to others.
Documents findings accurately and in a timely manner.
Represents the program well in interactions inside and outside the hospital.
Coordinates services within departments and with others.
Must be flexible with work scheduling.
Must present a professional image.

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

BLS Certification

CPI training within 30 days of hire

Cultural and bilingual sensitivity

Excellent written and verbal communication

English reading/writing/speaking (Spanish helpful)

Job description

Intake Coordinator- FT- Days- BH Assess - 19683

US:TX:Edinburg | Behavioral Health | Full Time

Posted 2 months ago

Description

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary

VISION

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator is responsible for providing high quality patient care and displaying excellent assessment skills in the areas of mental health and chemical dependency. The Intake Coordinator will have experience in Crisis Intervention, triage of patients in crisis, acting as liaison to physicians requiring information to make clinical decisions. The Intake Coordinator will demonstrate skill in determining and documenting medical necessity for admission; have an understanding of TJC and CMS guidelines as they relate to access to care in a mental health facility. The Intake Coordinator is expected to function well as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in community relation activities, performance improvement activities and hospital sponsored events.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
Related experience can be substituted for degree for a candidate currently enrolled in an acceptable Master’s Degree program.
Current BLS Certification
CPI training within 30 days of hire date
Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues
Good written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to read, write and speak English (Spanish helpful)

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

The intake coordinator will demonstrate skill in determining and documenting medical necessity for admission; have an understanding of TJC and CMS guidelines as they relate to access to care in a mental health facility.
The Intake Coordinator is expected to function well as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in community relation activities, performance improvement activities and hospital sponsored events.
One year clinical experience in a position primarily responsible for assessment, crisis intervention and disposition of mental health patients in crisis.
Experience working in a hospital setting or emergency room and acting as a liaison between physicians a plus

Responsibilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
Documents findings accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the hospital
Coordinates services within the department(s) and with other departments
Must be flexible with work scheduling
Must present a professional image

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES

(Chain-of-command)

1. Supervisor of Counseling Services 2. Director of Behavioral Health 3.Vice President of Behavioral Health

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA)

A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.

Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.

Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.

Yes

Pulling hand over hand

Pushing

Yes