What are the responsibilities and job description for the GERI-PSYCH COORDINATOR, FT position at Bryan W Whitfield Memorial Hospital?
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Initial contact with patients for admission to WRH Behavioral Health Care Units
- Preadmission assessment of the clinical status of patient referrals and evaluations of patient's needs: Medical Clearance, Insurance Clearance, Psychiatric Clearance.
- Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, hospitals and healthcare professionals upon admission to WRH Mental Health Care Units.
- Liaison between WRH Emergency department and Behavioral Health Care Units.
- Actively assist the referring facilities in addressing requirements of mental health patients to WRH Behavioral Health Care Units.
- Establish relationships with community and healthcare facilities, provides education across the continuum of WRH Behavioral Health Care Units.