Mental Health Clinician

3 days ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority Full time

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician

Job Summary:

  • We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join our team at the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. The successful candidate will provide clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

About the Role:

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing behavioral health services, preferably in a hospital or outpatient setting.

About Us:

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is a leading provider of behavioral health services in Southeast Michigan. Our mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that addresses the unique needs of each individual. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct clinical/patient care duties and responsibilities, including psychiatric evaluations, re-evaluations, dispositions, coordination of medical services, medication orders/prescribing, monitoring patients, etc.
  • Obtain detailed history and develop patient care charts; perform physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assess and treat medical problems and provide direct patient care to a specified patient population.
  • Notify attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
  • Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
  • Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
  • Writes progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures.
  • Provides health education to patients, families and/or community health practitioners and groups.
  • Trains and supervises clinical staff engaged in specific clinical activities.
  • Performs clinical research related to specific operations.
  • Examines patients, diagnoses illnesses, and provides treatment.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
  • Gathers health histories, performs physical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
  • Develops and implements treatment plans.
  • Documents all patient interactions.
  • Notifies managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems.
  • Orders, performs, and interprets routine laboratory tests.
  • Consults with patients in clinic settings and/or refers patients to department physicians, other specialists, and medical and community resources as necessary.
  • Prescribes medications based on patient's medical diagnosis and needs.
  • Provides education and instruction on patient's condition(s) as required.
  • Directs other medical personnel in the execution of patient care.
  • Provides immediate evaluation, treatment, and institution of procedures essential to providing appropriate response to emergency medical problems.
  • Provides complete physical examinations.
  • Interprets lab results.
  • Provides teaching and counseling to support healthy lifestyle behaviors.
  • Refers patients to other health professionals as needed.
  • Determines, plans, and initiates appropriate treatment, and adjusts treatment if necessary.
  • Documents medical information of patients and maintains electronic medical records.
  • Maintains knowledge of current medical research and trends.
  • Supports research projects.
  • Monitors and operates medical equipment.
  • Diagnoses health issues.
  • Incorporates Evidenced Based Best Practice Standards into service delivery.
  • Provides care compliant with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Determines medical necessity.
  • Researches medical topics such as psychotropic medication, psychiatric evaluation, coordination of care, etc.
  • Teaches NP/PA students and other Advanced Practice Providers, as appropriate.
  • Supervises coordination of care activities.
  • Directs discharge planning.
  • Completes clinical documentation as required.
  • Provides supervision and direction to the mobile crisis team.
  • Reviews Eligibility assessments for members contacting the Crisis Care Center.
  • Participates in clinical and administrative meetings.
  • Participates in Quality Assurance reviews.
  • Collaborates and discusses cases with psychiatrist.
  • Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to continuously improve productivity, efficiency, recovery outcomes, and medical care.
  • Ensures appropriate responses to all medical emergencies.
  • Provides clinical coverage and consultation on any urgent clinical issue that may arise between the time that members contact the Crisis Care Center and/or Mobile Crisis Teams and until they are seen by our Clinically Responsible Service Providers.
  • Attends shift handover meetings.
  • Identifies and timely reports any health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program
  • Two years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting
  • Licensure as a Physician Assistant
  • Continuing certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
  • A valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe and acceptable driving record

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