Behavioral Health Professional Atrium Health FT Days

Overview

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Utilizes resources to meet patient care needs by collaborating with appropriate guardians and community agencies.
• Practices current knowledge/level of expertise in the area of specialty.
• Utilizes resources to meet patient care needs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a discharge and/or treatment plan.
• Provides information and makes specific referrals to appropriate community agencies.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicates discharge plans with patient, family and/or treatment team to ensure smooth transition to next care.
• Discusses/arranges with client and/or significant others the appropriate mode of transportation for discharge.
• Assists in the completion and transmittal of forms related to treatment and placement.
• Maintains familiarity with current community resources and placement agencies.
• Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Provides patient care according to established policies/procedures and professional standards of care.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for the cultural, spiritual and diverse needs of clients.
• Conducts personal discussion in private areas.
• Demonstrates ability to verbally present cases in clinical staff meetings in a clear, concise and clinically relevant manner.
• Facilitates psycho educational learning interventions.
• Meets documentation timelines according to practice. Collaborates with community agencies to facilitate care coordination.
  

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's degree required, focus in in a related human services field such as social work or psychology preferred. Previous case management experience preferred. Additional departmental certification may be required.