Assessment Specialist I - Naperville, IL - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Company: Edward Hospital
Location: Naperville
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Assessment Specialist I - Naperville, ILThis position assesses
the clinical needs of customers seeking behavioral health services
and provides treatment referrals which are consistent with the
customer's medical and psychiatric status/symptoms.
Responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical assessments for
patients seeking treatment at LOH, Edward Hospital and Elmhurst
Hospital.
- Appropriately assesses their clinical needs.-- Obtains initial
diagnostic impression and confirmation during the disposition
process with the physician or designee.
- Assesses patients including vital signs, weight, blood alcohol
and calibration of BMI for specific population.
- Reviews previous documentation prior to assessment process and
"case formulation".
- Provides treatment referrals which are consistent with the
customer's medical and psychiatric status and symptoms.
- Identifies potential/actual problems that may adversely affect
the patient and/or department.-- Reports situations
immediately.
- Oversees follow up with referral sources as
appropriate.
- Obtains collateral with families and support systems through
face-to-face interviews and/or phone calls.
Completes and acts as a resource to hospital staff on admission
paperwork and patient rights.
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of hospital admission
policies, including but not limited to EMTALA, Illinois Mental
Health Code and Confidentiality Act and HIPAA.
--Demonstrates understating of Behavioral Health Reimbursement
systems, including managed care contracts, utilization management
processes, Medicare and Medicaid.
- Obtains pre-certification with insurance companies when
necessary.
- Documents precert information in Epic system and appropriately
hands off to UM Dept.
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--------------------------------------------------------Facilitates
bed management planning and coordination with nursing
supervisors.-- Collaborates with nursing supervisor regarding
admissions and discharges.
Functions as backup for the Psych Liaison and Care Coordinator when
needed.
- Required Education, Skills and/or Experience:
- Master's Degree or a higher in a behavioral health
field
- A high level of communication skills is required in order
interact effectively with others in very difficult
situations
- Knowledge of DSM5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders) diagnostic criteria, ICD10 and interqual
standards
- A minimum of one year of previous assessment experience
- Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
- Minimum of two years of experience in crisis/emergency
services, behavioral health setting
- Knowledge of patient rights and law pertaining to mental
health
- Required License/Certificate:
- Current State of Illinois e.g. Licensed Social Worker (LSW),
Licensed Professional Counselor)
- LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical
Profession Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist
- Current State of Illinois driver's license required if the
incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an alternate
location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the
incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required
by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.
- CPI certification is required within 90 days of
employment
- Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart
Association or Red Cross within 90 days of employment
Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401K
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Discounted Fitness center membership
Plus many other Employee Perks
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