Clinical Assessment Coordinator FT, 40 hrs/wk - Bristol, United States - BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP

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Job Details

Job Location
BHI Bristol Hospital Main Cam - Bristol, CT

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
1st Shift (Days)

Description

At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.

The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the Program Director may coordinate the referral
development and pre-admission patient assessment process, and provide clinical assessments for potential
clients.

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential core function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience, and ability necessary to perform this job.

Essential Core Functions:

• In coordination with the Program Director, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Conducts on and off site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations
• Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
• Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team
• Coordinates treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies
• Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completes all necessary documentation
• Utilizes assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, SLUMS, alcohol screening tool(s) etc.
• Coordinates and participates as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process
• Provides appropriate support to patients' families
• Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily
• Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships
• Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
• Maintains appropriate ethical and clinical boundaries with client, family members and other staff members.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional code of conduct as established by Bristol Health's Code of Conduct.
• Appropriately represents the Program at public and private outreach events
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Enters required data and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.
• Utilizes data to complete program's key statistical reports and generates reports as needed for the S/VPO, VPCE, program director when requested
• Responds to requests for general information about the Program's treatment program, and provides information about appropriate topic in response to community requests. Informs Program Director, S/VPO and VPCE of any potential adverse publicity
• Promotes and develops positive, professional interaction with patients and their families, peers, leadership, clients, etc.
• Corrects issues identified and reports errors to the Program Director
• Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from appropriate regulatory agencies such as the Department of Health, CAP, Joint Commission, etc.
• Prepares and disseminates monthly reports and completes required follow up on activities on behalf of the Director.
• Prepares and submits all operational tasks/documentation (census report, PIORS) as required by the corporate offices
• Regularly collects data to provide input and/or feedback to appropriate customers/suppliers (i.e., teams, supervisors, co-workers, vendors, nursing agencies) to improve work
• Follows CQI+ procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

1. Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience
2. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field is preferred
3. Must be a licensed RN, LPC or LMSW
4. Minimum three years of experience in a similar position and/or industry
5. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
6. Proficient in software applications; Microsoft Office
7. Language Skills
8. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
9. Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
10. Ability to write detailed correspondence
11. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and/or clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position may have contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of their daily duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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