WI3668910

1

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview The Behavioral Health Worker assesses and
assists with the mental/psychiatric health and educational needs of
child-adolescent/patients/residents, by providing specialized services
in order to meet identified patient or child and family needs. This role
serves as the Patient/child\'s case worker and coordinates/facilitates
program activities, interagency referral sources, acts as a community
liaison, is the primary family contact person and promotes appropriate
utilization of resources to contribute to improved patient/resident
satisfaction and outcomes. The Behavioral Health Worker acts as an
advocate, as a resource to patient/child/families and staff, and as a
key player of the interdisciplinary team for continued
care/discharge/aftercare planning. The Behavioral Health Worker assists
the Team leader in the daily operations of the program services, and
collaborates closely with the Clinical Therapist/multi-disciplinary team
in regard to treatment of each child-adolescent/patient/resident. The
Behavioral Health Worker also assists with assessment, treatment
planning, and coordination of program care, as well as aftercare and
discharge needs. Participate in program QA and PI as assigned. Once
trained, the behavioral health worker may be expected to work rotating
weekend\'s on-call, as assigned. Responsibilities Essential Duties and
Responsibilities The BH worker operates in close collaboration with
physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and
treatment to further their understanding of significant social and
emotional factors underlying the patient/child\'s behavioral/mental
health problem. Assists in assessing participants for continuing
treatment needs, prepares patient histories, discharges, and creates
treatment plan of care. May be responsible for providing behavioral
health screening/services to patients presenting in the Emergency
Department. Assists in assessing patient needs and develops appropriate
dispositional plans and coordinates care with the appropriate
departments. Maintains strong communication and relationship with ED
staff and Psychiatrists. Secondarily, works in close collaboration with
physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and
treatment to further their understanding of significant social and
emotional factors underlying patient\'s health problem. 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\... For full info follow application link.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity
employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6CBDF59FE9834A9B