FULL TIME-EVENINGSGENERAL SUMMARY:To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end-of-life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan. Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient\xe2\x80\x99s needs. Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient\xe2\x80\x99s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives. Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team. Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources. Participates or assists in department or hospital committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested. Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to roleInpatient psychiatric duties: (when exists) Conducts daily group therapy sessions with eligible inpatients and Partial program patients and also may perform utilization review for this patient population Provides discharge planning and utilization approvals for post inpatient care.STANDARD QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Education / Training:
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