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Indiana Regional Medical Center
Psychiatric Liaison - Emergency Room Department - Full Time
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
In this role you will be: Utilizing knowledge of the Mental Health Procedures Act, Department of Health regulatory standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and mental/behavioral health continuum of care, as well as other community services and agencies for delivery systems for inpatient and outpatient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities In this role you will be: Utilizing knowledge of the Mental Health Procedures Act, Department of Health regulatory standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and mental/behavioral health continuum of care, as well as other community services and agencies for delivery systems for inpatient and outpatient care. Conducting behavioral health assessments of individuals of all ages at IRMC emergency department, or for acute care medically-admitted patients. Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills. Independently and collaboratively working as a member of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and treatment for the mental/behavioral health consumer. Demonstrating and understanding of third-party payer systems related to authorization/precertification. Active in providing and collecting data for program development. Using the computer to document, collect data, and create reports that will be critical in program development. Utilizing knowledge of age-specific needs and care of mentally/behaviorally-ill persons in order to conduct mental/behavioral assessments to all ages in the emergency department or the acute care-admitted patients. Coordinating treatments and services with standards of the Mental Health Procedures Act, Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services standards, patient rights, and confidentiality and community agencies.