Mental Health Specialist
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Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Hospital Specific: Always maintains utmost level of confidentiality. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Follows The Driscoll Way customer service standards set forth by the Hospital. Maintains annual education requirements (Cornerstone). Department Specific: Maintains and follows Code of Conduct and Standards of practice set forth by Texas Licensure Boards. Responsible for professional supervision and continuing education to maintain state licensure. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Participates in the training (precepting) of new employees, supervision of social work students, and cross training of co-workers. Provides mentorship and peer support. Participates in the monthly and holiday call schedule. Travels to ambulatory clinics for education, patient assessment, and meetings as requested. Participates in annual performance improvement activities and the periodic review and revision of policy and procedures. Conducts process and debriefing support opportunities for staff concerning such issues as grief, conflict, and interaction with families. Behavioral Health Services / Patient Care: Provides screening, assessment, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, treatment planning, education, safety planning, and coordination of behavioral health services in the acute care, emergency room, and ambulatory settings. Administration of mental health screening tools; i.e.; Edinburgh, PHQ-9, GAD, Columbia- Suicide Severity Scale (C- SSRS), CRAFFT, SBIRT, etc. Collaborate with the Maternal Fetal Medicine and NICU High Risk clinic. Provides mediation and crisis intervention services for patients and families Provides assessment, therapeutic support, and therapeutic treatment recommendations for long-term chronically ill patients and their families. Provides therapeutic end of life care that may include assessment, advocacy, grief and crisis counseling, and treatment recommendations. Provides professional consultation to physicians and hospital staff in regards to behavioral health concerns. Provides programming for the provision of individual, group, and family support / therapy with the goal of reducing maladaptive behavior and fostering effective psychological functioning. Provision of therapeutic interventions and treatment strategies to include, but not limited to; motivational interviewing, treatment engagement, crisis intervention and intensive crisis stabilization, brief and solution focused therapy, and safety planning. Plans and facilitates support groups for patients, parents, and families Engages in shared decision making and treatment planning; Participates in care team conferences, family conferences, and patient care conferences as appropriate; Maintains compliance with: Coordinate PHQ-9 screening assistance Track completed screenings Upon suspicion/confirmation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, elderly, or disabled person Notifies appropriate agency (Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and/or Law Enforcement agency). Participates in research studies as directed Community: Plans and conducts support groups for patients, parents, and families. Serves as a liaison and advocate with community programs and agencies related to health, mental health, and community supports. Provides presentations and in-services to school personnel, students, and the community as requested. Works with staff from outside agencies to ensure quality care along the continuum. Testifies in court regarding child abuse and/or neglect. Education / Experience: Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling AND Two years' experience in working in health care and or mental health / behavioral health field. AND Preferred Qualifications Experience in diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders according to DSM V Diagnostic Criteria Experience providing individual, group, and family counseling. Experience in the health care field. AND Bilingual in Spanish or experience in working with a language interpreter- a plus. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners LCSW or LCSW-S OR Licensure by the Texas State Board of Professional Counselors LPC or LPC-Associate Until all children are well. Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll's approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll's rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.