We Are Hiring! At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! FTE: 1.000000 Shift: Days Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Summary: The Admission & Referral Specialist II will be responsible for direct contact with clients, referral sources, families, physicians and treatment teams. The Admission & Referral Specialist II will be expected to complete an assessment of the patients in the centralized intake team and emergency department. Will coordinate disposition with Psychiatrist and ED Physician (if indicated) and follow the patient through admission to inpatient or referral to another level of care or agency. The Admission & Referral Specialist II will be responsible for all ages pediatric to geriatric. Must be able to adapt quickly, work independently, detail oriented and organized. Gathers necessary proof of insurance coverage, begins with authorization/certification process for admission.
Experience/Education Requirements: - Master's degree in psychology, social work, nursing or related field required within 1 year of hire.
- Minimum two years direct clinical experience in Behavioral Health field in clinical interviewing, evaluation, treatment, and referral of Behavioral Health patients preferred
- Experience with EPIC and workque preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
- License or Certification Requirements:
- LCSW or LCPC preferred
- LSW or LPC preferred
- If RN, Psychiatric Nursing Certification preferred
Responsibilities:
- Ability to evaluate and review clinical information and triage.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the action and side effects of psychotropic medications.
- Develops and maintains relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
- Functions as a resource person to patient and families
- Possess knowledge and skill required to complete behavioral health assessment and determine level of care.
- Work collaboratively with departments, patients, family, physician referral.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill of the proper completion of involuntary petition and certificate for admission.
- Possesses knowledge and skill to accurately assess risk, and complete MSE and clinical evaluation for IDTA
- Possesses knowledge of DSM V diagnoses and related symptoms, and demonstrates skill in identifying and assessing for these
- Ability to accurately determine admission criteria and treatment needs and formulate clinical impression
- Ability to present and document clinical impressions efficiently, and collaborate with physicians for disposition
- Work collaboratively with ED, units, and other departments to facilitate assessment and admission of Behavioral Health patients
- Demonstrates ability to educate patients, families and collaterals about the evaluation process, admission process, and Behavioral Health services
- Demonstrates ability to provide psychoeducation for patients, families and collaterals related to symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations
- Knowledge of community resources for Behavioral Health
- Demonstrates ability to provide phone and inperson screenings and assessments and link with appropriate level of care
- Ability to complete quality clinically documentation in a timely manner and according to documentation requirements and standards
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast paced environment
- Ability to manage the Intake workque effectively
- Demonstrates crisis intervention and de-escalation skills with Behavioral Health patients and families
- Serve as liaison across units, departments, and the community to promote access and continuity of care for Behavioral Health patients
Credentials:Essential:* LIC CLIN PROF COUNSELOR* LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER Education:Essential:* MASTERS DEGREE Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area. Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Other information:
Environmental/Sensory Requirements: Exposure to: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Obtaining and transporting patients' body fluids. Cleaning patients who are incontinent of urine and/or stool. Controlling the agitated student such as scratches, bites,etc. This potential exposure reduced through non-violent crisis intervention education and the use of universal precautions. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - Exposure potential reduced through the use of universal precautions.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed for communication with patients and other staff. Vision: Needed to read materials such as medical records. Smell: Needed to detect the odor of ETHO on patients, smoke in patients' rooms or electrical hazards. Hearing: Required for patient safety, telephone use, intercom announcements (i.e., Code 99) and taking vital signs. Touch: Required to perform percussive assessments and to comfort patients. Also needed to manipulate tools and equipment.
Activity/Lifting Requirements: Average Hours per Week: 40 Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 20% Twist: 5% Stand: 20% Crawl: 3% Walk: 25% Kneel: 3% Lift: 5% Drive: 0% Squat: 5% Climb: 5% Bend: 5% Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: l Up to 10 lbs: Frequently Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): MHU staff is required to assist with the control and transport of patients. Patients may weigh as much as 300# and be carried waist high up to 100'. Assists with lifting patients from wheelchairs to beds. Carries linens for bed making and supplies weighing up to 10# up to 100'.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 60 Twist: 3 Stand:15 Crawl: 1 Walk: 60 Kneel: 3 Lift: 3 Drive:0 Squat: 3 Climb: 2 Bend: 3 Reach above shoulders: 1
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp Normal weight: Frequently Pushing & pulling Normal weight: Occasionally Fine Manipulation: Writing, taking vital signs.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Environmental Factors & Special Hazards: Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 7 Outside hours : 1 Temperature: Normal Range Lighting: Average Noise levels: Average Humidity: Dry Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Other - potentially aggressive/violent patients. Protective Clothing Required: Gloves to maintain MHU universal precautions.