Behavioral Health Screener Specialist PRN - BHS Observation

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 26.2 percent of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Recognizing this need, we at Lakeland Regional Health have devoted ourselves in creating the best mental health facilities possible. We are dedicated to improving outcomes and helping people get well. From helping children and parents survive divorce, to treating depression, our licensed clinical staff provides a team approach to care. Under the direction of a board-certified psychiatrist, our mental health facilities provide in- and out-patient care to adults at all levels of mental health severity. Under the direction of our board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, we also provide services to adolescents who require mental health treatment. If you have a heart for those suffering from mental health disorders, please consider joining our mental health department. We have the following opportunity:

Work Type:
Exempt: No

Work Schedule: PRN
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: As needed

Shift Time: As needed
Location: Medical Center, LRH Medical Center - Lakeland, FL

Base Rate of pay: $34.70 per hour

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Screener Specialist (BHSS) promotes the mission of the hospital in meeting the psychosocial needs of patients and their families at time of admission, during course of treatment and at the time of discharge. The BHSS has knowledge of all areas of the hospital and is competent to provide support, leadership and education to multidisciplinary health care team members for behavioral health patients. The BHSS provides mental health screening services for patients presenting to LRH in crisis who need mental health and/or addiction services. This includes the application of screening criteria to assist in evaluating potential patient admission to behavioral health unit or alternative least restrictive treatment/discharge plans. They also provide support for the behavioral health needs on medical floor patients as needed. Responsible for duties which include individual, family, and group psychotherapy, ancillary or direct service program development with continued focus on their own professional-development. They are encouraged to supervise interns if available to promote their professional practice. Must also possess and utilize advanced knowledge of systems, processes, psychodynamics, and organizations to enhance or provide patient care. Must have a thorough knowledge of the U.S. social welfare system, as well as the ability to identify and access community resources is required. Active participation in the professional governance structure is encouraged.

Detailed responsibilities:
* People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
* Safety And Performance Improvement
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
* Stewardship
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
* Standard Work: Behavioral Health Screener Specialist PRN
- Coordinates activities required to comply with Baker Act and Marchman Act laws related to involuntary patients, in medical, and surgical. This includes communication with patient care team on when assistance in understanding the mental health laws are requested. For involuntary patients on the mental health unit the MHARP has to complete portions on the CF-MH 3106, CF-MH 3108, CF-MH 3032, CF- MH 3033, CF-MH 3038, and other Baker Act and Marchman Act forms as needed within the required time frame and forward to the Probate Division of Clerk of Courts.
- Performs clinical case management of a patient caseload which includes: psychosocial assessment, family assessment, continuity management and planning for ongoing treatment, progress noted, care, and referral as needed. Assessments, case management activities, and conduct reflect an understanding biopsychosocial needs, illness, and interventions.
- Assesses patient's psychosocial, economic, and cultural needs and collaborates with care teams, patients, families, and physicians to develop/ alter plans of care in order to restore and/ or maintain patient mental health status so that the plan of care reflects multidisciplinary evaluation and intervention. The BHS will collaborate with the other treatment team members to develop the plan of care.
- Regular entries in the medical record case management progress notes reflect patient problems, appropriate intervention by clinician, patient response, and reasoned clinical assessments in all notes which relate to occurrences in treatment activities. These components may not be present in notes which are historical in nature, or reflect simple monitoring activities. Notes are entered regarding each patient contact, or summary notes each day of patient contact- whichever is less- as a minimum requirement. Notes are written in the Data, Assessment, Plan format with no exceptions based on chart reviews and supervisor observation.
- Develop successful discharge plan. Assess patients’ psychosocial factors, attend and participate in patient staffing as assigned, maintain open communication with psychiatrist and nursing staff, the discharge plan should be clearly documented in the patients’ medical record with no more than one exception per month. Facilitates continuity of care by coordinating delivery of post- discharge services including home health, skilled nursing, durable medical equipment, therapies, prescription drugs, and other community resources/ assistance.
- Assists patients and families in identifying and implementing strategies to cope with and adapt to events and stresses of hospitalization and/ or chronic disease. Including psychosocial/ emotional support of patient's/ families, and facilitates access to support systems/ resources as needed.

Education:
Essential:
* Master Degree

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
* Behavioral Health related; social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, public health, mental health counseling

Other information:

Experience Essential:

- Behavioral Health discharge planning experience

- Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience

Experience Preferred:

- Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience

Salary : $35