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Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician, program coordinator and agencies. Assesses treatment planning and progress. Prepares treatment plan and goals for each individual patient/resident. Provides crisis, assessments and intervention. Maintains pertinent patient data in medical record in accordance with state and guidelines. Offers in-service education programs and functions as a resource to other staff and the community as needed. Participates in development and selection of patient education materials and services. Provides individual, family, and group therapy for residents and assists other staff with group materials. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigates case situations and presents information to Psychiatrist and other members of health team, on patient's family and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Helps patients to respond constructively to treatment and assist in adjusting leading to and following discharge. Interprets psychiatric treatment to patient's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment.
• Serves as link between patient, psychiatric agency, and community.
• Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist and program coordinator. Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in Behavioral Health field and appropriate level of field experience and coursework.

Certification and Licensure

Licensed in one of the three state licenses (LMFT, LCSW, LPC) or a higher designation.

Skills and Abilities
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Applicant must possess a broad background of training and experience with various patient populations and modes of service delivery.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of preferred Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, finger, and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision and occasional ability to adjust focus. Assist with TACT in emergency situations.

Level of Supervision

Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action.

Supervises

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.