Behavioral Health Specialist

6 days ago


Janesville Wisconsin, United States Mercyhealth Full time
Job Summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Behavioral Health team, you will be responsible for assessing patients in the Emergency Department and/or Hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive mental health assessments pursuant to established protocols, exercising independent clinical judgment and responsibility.
  • Conduct structured face-to-face Behavioral Health assessments to determine patient needs and coordinate care with other partners involved in patient care.
  • Communicate and interface consistently with Emergency or medical floor staff and attending physicians to determine appropriate dispositional planning for patients.
  • Consult with Behavioral Health Physicians or BH staff to determine level of acuity and treatment indicated for patients.
  • Coordinate care and navigate dispositional planning, either with Mercyhealth programs or making referrals to other entities/programs or community agents associated with patients.
  • Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record the Assessment and rationale for the dispositional plan of care.
  • Serve as a liaison, consultant, and educator to enhance assessment skills of other staff members regarding Behavioral Health patients.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Marriage and Family, PhD Psychologist, Psychiatric NP, or other state-recognized Behavioral Health degree.
  • Prefer experience in Behavioral Health clinical setting.
  • Licensure preferred.
  • TACT certification within 90 days.
  • Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
  • Maintain a valid driver's license (preferred).
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Work Environment

This position will report to the Emergency Department as the primary work location and assignment.



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