What are the responsibilities and job description for the GERI-PSYCH COORDINATOR, FT (8:00AM-4:30PM) position at Whitfield Regional Hospital?
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to communicate effectively and tactfully with staff, patients and the general public.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- 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.