Triage Associate

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Triage Associate - Psychiatry

Department: Psychiatry/Psych - Mattis_10_49

Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: No

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Carle Champaign on Mattis

Employment Type: Full - Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 45566

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Experience Requirements: 1 - 3 Years

Weekend Requirements: No

Education Requirements: Masters Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Champaign, IL

Holiday Requirements: No

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Triage Associate will assess new patient referrals for appropriate level of mental health care. Performs phone screenings and in-person assessments and arranges/recommends follow-up care. Provides short-term, solution-focused counseling to a subset of patients

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Professional Counselor Illinois upon hire or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Illinois upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year (1) year experience providing mental health assessments, case management and/or crises intervention, and triage services.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Must have strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities at various organizational levels. Must have the ability to remain calm in crises situations and make clear decisions about patients that would best serve patients. Familiarity with working within an EMR. Strong documentation skills. Understanding of current DSM diagnostic criteria. Comfort working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and presenting problems. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a clinical setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assesses new patient referrals. Determines the appropriate level of mental health care based upon phone screen (outpatient psychotherapy, medication evaluation/management) based on phone screening and/or in-person assessment.
* Provides short-term, solution focused counseling to a subset of patients.
* Provides education to patients, families and group
* Documents accurately and completely.
* Screens new patients referred to the Psychiatry/Psychology Department for treatment, and refers new patients for appropriate services inside and outside the Department.
* Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within time frames established by departmental policy.
* With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress
* Maintains patient confidentiality and fulfills provider responsibilities as specified under HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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