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JOB SUMMARY: In accordance with our mission and core values and under the supervision of Manager-Behavioral Health, the Behavioral Health Therapist Coordinator will review the workload assignments of the Behavioral Therapists and Discharge Specialists. The coordinator will utilize advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. The coordinator will assess, evaluate and train therapists and discharge specialists to achieve a consistently high quality of excellence in Behavioral Health.  The coordinator will act as a resource for physicians, nurses and other departments in the hospital when intervention is required. The coordinator will have input into program planning program evaluation. The coordinator will also participate in the interviewing process for therapists and provide feedback for the evaluation process.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - Works with Behavioral Therapists on a daily basis to insure optimum productivity and quality of care. - Facilitates staff completing assignments within the designated time limits. - Utilizes staffing in the responsible manner both fiscally and clinically. - Participates with the manager in the interviewing, hiring, and orientating of new therapists, as well as probationary and annual performance evaluation.   - FISCAL MANAGEMENT - Assists in the development of policies and procedures, and training in any new local, state or national standards, policies or laws. - Serves as a resource for all customers in regard to standards and best practices within own area of expertise. - Helps project capital needs for operational and capital budgets. - Works with behavioral health manager marketing program and services through community outreach. - Serves as the indigent liaison to all community mental health centers throughout the state, ensuring that appropriate information is disseminated to secure authorization for payment. Troubleshoots potential problems with community mental health centers concerning these clients during admission and prior to discharge.   - MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT - Maintains an understanding of the department's processes and effectively communicates information to the staff. - Serves as mental health court liaison. Attends court as needed for our patients. Serves as an expert resource for facilities throughout state when filing proper documentation for various involuntary admission procedures. - Maintain the indigent day spread sheet. - Update the Behavioral Health Census. - Effectively works with staff to enhance professional development and job satisfaction.     - SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP - Maintains current professional requirements according to department and Health System standards, by completing hospital mandatories and department competencies in timely manner. - Actively participates in individual and group educational training activities. - Assists in writing or revising procedures to keep manuals current and meaningful for staff use. - Assists in setting standards for performance in Behavioral Health Adult Care. - Assumes preceptor role in orientation of new employees and students - Pilots and implements new programs to improve patient care as approved - Serves as a resource to Emergency Department when behavioral health patients present for psychiatric care. - Coordinates the intern program. Assuring that they are properly assigned and supervised after approved by nurse manager. - Attends career and education fairs at various schools and facilities representing St. Vincent Behavioral Health. - Takes responsibility for helping to staff department during busy times or absence of therapists by covering caseloads and doing extra therapy groups as needed. - Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner to meet the demands of the changing Health System environment. - Manages a maximum caseload of 2-3 patients. - Rotates Behavioral Health call with other therapists - Helps assure staff competency by providing classes, in-services, and one-on-one instruction as needed. - Able to communicate the goals and values of the hospital to the staff in an effective manner. - Assists in staff meetings to discuss new processes and the barriers encountered in implementing them. - Promotes professionalism of Behavioral Health Department and Behavioral Therapists.

 JOB SUMMARY: The Intake Coordinator is responsible for intake processing by receiving written and telephone requests for service; communication and documentation of patient information; processing referrals; coordination of admissions, does this from the hospital referrals; managing patient information systems; verify insurance and initiate authorizations; teamwork; interprets Medicare and Medicaid requirements and regulation. Must adhere to all rules, regulations, and standards of accrediting and regulatory bodies.       ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   1.     COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION    Receives and documents information on new and current patients via telephone and     fax machine from physicians and hospital staff. Conducts telephone interviews to obtain patient information from referral source. Establishes rapport with new physicians and obtains physician’s UPIN number. Coordinates activities with RN, obtains guidance when indicated. When necessary, coordinate patient placement at other Behavioral Health providers. Communicates patient information and bed number to the PIC. Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA standards.   2.      PROCESSES REFERRALS     Effectively processes referrals by performing  clerical functions to assure patient     Admission is made in timely manner. Determines funding source, verify insurance and initiate authorizations. Makes referrals to other community resources if service is not provided by Behavioral Health. Checks patient data to see if the patient has received previous service, and records pertinent data. Records referral data on Intake Log. Process reports and statistics as requested.   3.     COORDINATION OF ADMISSIONS FROM HOSPITAL REFERRALS. Effectively coordinates admissions and referrals of new patients from hospital patients with appropriate nursing team. Completes appropriate Intake paperwork. Calls team and attaches Intake paperwork to Admissions packet, for pickup. Assists case management as needed with referrals.     4.     INFORMATION SYSTEMS Enters patient demographic and insurance information into computer. Process reports as requested.     5.    TEAMWORK Participates in team meetings and inservices as required. Follows Agency policies and procedures in all aspects of the position. Participates in educational programs to maintain professional skill level. Maintains confidentiality of client and employee information per agency policies. Assist with Peer Education and orientation as assigned by Clinical Director.      6.     INTERPRETS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS TO PATIENTS AND REFERRAL SOURCES. Takes inquiry calls for behavioral health services. Interprets Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance requirements to patients and referral sources. Screens inquiries/referrals for pay source and needs. Route inquiries/referrals to appropriate teams, services, or agency.    

    PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:   Assists the primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues.   Contribute and participate as a member of the primary care team.   Provide consultation and education/training to the primary care providers and staff to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems.   Provide brief, focused interventions for clients in need of mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting.   Advise and assist the primary care provider about the best place of service for patients with mental health/chemical dependency problems, either in the primary care setting or referral to specialty treatment.   Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment to work with primary care physician to create and implement integrated care plans.    Provide crisis intervention services when required.   Assist in detection of high risk patients and develop collaborative plans to prevent worsening of conditions.   Work in conjunction with primary care provider, where indicated, to effect behavioral changes in patients with, or at risk for, physical disorders/medical conditions to help them make healthier lifestyle choices.  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

        Compensation: Base rate + shift differential Incentives: $7,500 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)   - Tuition Reimbursement- $5,250 per calendar year - CHI Health Psychiatric Fellowshipoffered for new nursing graduates and nurses new to behavioral health. - CHI Health Nurse Residencyoffered for all new RN graduates - Access to Behavioral health service line Resiliency Coordinator - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training with emphasis on verbal de-escalating crisis moments with no-restrictive techniques - Grow our own program forBehavioral Nurse Practitioner   Mental Health nursing offers a completely different experience than caring for patients with only physical health-related problems. It’s easy to forget that, in some cases, a patient’s decline in physical health can negatively impact their mental health as well, but that doesn’t mean their treatment is any less complex. Psych nursing offers skilled nurses the opportunity to care for vulnerable patients and themselves through self-reflection, and introspection. In essence, these nurses and patients find strength in each other.   Patients on this unit are dealing with difficult diagnoses. Our ideal nursing candidate will have the proven ability to exercise patience, flexibility, and careful listening when their efforts are often tested. This nurse will strive to calm patients when they become agitated, strengthen patients coping skills, and make it a build a therapeutic, meaningful relationship.   All Registered Nurses answer their call to care for others through education and training, but only a select few have the ability and confidence to test their preparation in a service line where challenges and the rewards run high. Rising to the occasion also opens advancement opportunities within the department.   If you are passionate about mental health and want to have a positive impact on our patient population, connect with CHI Health today!     Core Expectations: - Evaluate and treat mental health needs of patients - Collaborate with healthcare team members and physicians to develop care plans - Support the personal care of psych patient population - Educate and support patients, their caregivers, and families - Maintains confidentiality and dignity of patients - Proven ability to exercise patience and understanding in high stress situations      

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

            Incentives: $7,500 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)   - Tuition Reimbursement- $3000 for full time and $1500 for part time - CHI Health Psychiatric Fellowshipoffered for new nursing graduates and nurses new to behavioral health. - CHI Health Nurse Residencyoffered for all new RN graduates - Access to Behavioral health service line Resiliency Coordinator - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training with emphasis on verbal de-escalating crisis moments with no-restrictive techniques - Grow our own program forBehavioral Nurse Practitioner   Mental Health nursing offers a completely different experience than caring for patients with only physical health-related problems. It’s easy to forget that, in some cases, a patient’s decline in physical health can negatively impact their mental health as well, but that doesn’t mean their treatment is any less complex. Psych nursing offers skilled nurses the opportunity to care for vulnerable patients and themselves through self-reflection, and introspection. In essence, these nurses and patients find strength in each other.   Patients on this unit are dealing with difficult diagnoses. Our ideal nursing candidate will have the proven ability to exercise patience, flexibility, and careful listening when their efforts are often tested. This nurse will strive to calm patients when they become agitated, strengthen patients coping skills, and make it a build a therapeutic, meaningful relationship.   All Registered Nurses answer their call to care for others through education and training, but only a select few have the ability and confidence to test their preparation in a service line where challenges and the rewards run high. Rising to the occasion also opens advancement opportunities within the department.   If you are passionate about mental health and want to have a positive impact on our patient population, connect with CHI Health today!     Core Expectations: - Evaluate and treat mental health needs of patients - Collaborate with healthcare team members and physicians to develop care plans - Support the personal care of psych patient population - Educate and support patients, their caregivers, and families - Maintains confidentiality and dignity of patients - Proven ability to exercise patience and understanding in high stress situations    

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

-   - CHI Health Psychiatric Fellowshipoffered for new nursing graduates and nurses new to behavioral health. - CHI Health Nurse Residencyoffered for all new RN graduates - Access to Behavioral health service line Resiliency Coordinator - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training with emphasis on verbal de-escalating crisis moments with no-restrictive techniques - Grow our own program forBehavioral Nurse Practitioner Mental Health nursing offers a completely different experience than caring for patients with only physical health-related problems. It’s easy to forget that, in some cases, a patient’s decline in physical health can negatively impact their mental health as well, but that doesn’t mean their treatment is any less complex. Psych nursing offers skilled nurses the opportunity to care for vulnerable patients and themselves through self-reflection, and introspection. In essence, these nurses and patients find strength in each other. Patients on this unit are dealing with difficult diagnoses. Our ideal nursing candidate will have the proven ability to exercise patience, flexibility, and careful listening when their efforts are often tested. This nurse will strive to calm patients when they become agitated, strengthen patients coping skills, and make it a build a therapeutic, meaningful relationship. All Registered Nurses answer their call to care for others through education and training, but only a select few have the ability and confidence to test their preparation in a service line where challenges and the rewards run high. Rising to the occasion also opens advancement opportunities within the department.If you are passionate about mental health and want to have a positive impact on our patient population, connect with CHI Health today!     - Core Expectations: - Evaluate and treat mental health needs of patients - Collaborate with healthcare team members and physicians to develop care plans - Support the personal care of psych patient population - Educate and support patients, their caregivers, and families - Maintains confidentiality and dignity of patients - Proven ability to exercise patience and understanding in high stress situations

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change  

In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.   Expectations: - Provide care for patients through their entire clinic experience - Administer medications accurately, safely, and consistently according to the patient’s plan of care - Complete thorough documentation on patients as required - Practice sterile or clean techniques for patient’s needing wound care/dressing change