What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Care Coordinator position at Geisinger Health?
Responsibilities
- Facilitate or assist with adjunct groups/meetings and perform all associated duties, including documentation.
- Provide support to patients during evenings and weekends, and when needed, help to de-escalate any emotional reactions patients might have.
- Collect appropriate data on bio-psycho-socials.
- Complete initial family contacts and provide information on family services and document appropriately and facilitates sign-up for Family Day Program and monitor family visitations.
- Provide new patients with general orientation to the facility, including but not limited to, introducing new patient, initial assignments, buddy system and introduction to the facility rules and regulations.
- Monitor patients during free time and their preparation for bedtimes and conduct bed and room checks.
