Behavioral Health Screener Job at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, Orange County, NY

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  • Bon Secours Community Hospital
  • Port Jervis, Orange County, NY

Job Description

Job Details:

The Behavioral Health Screener's primary role is to provide psychiatric emergency screening in BSCH Emergency Department requesting or requiring psychiatric evaluation. The Screener is also responsible for obtaining insurance approval for inpatient behavioral health treatment, making sure that correct legal papers are completed and prepare other documentation as necessary. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Maintains administrative records related to emergency evaluations. 
  • Works in close collaboration with ED physician and other staff members, psychiatrist on-call, and Behavioral Health inpatient units. 
  • Frequent contacts with law enforcement personnel, EMS, BSCH security, ED RN staff, and family members.  
  • Assist psychiatrist in addressing psychiatrist consult in medical floors that include initial screening and follow-up.  
  • Works closely with the case manager in discharge planning and making sure that patient receives proper psychiatric care.  
  • Assists Mental Health Unit in their daily activities based on their availability. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

Experience:

Prior Behavior Health screening experience preferred. 

Education: 

Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work or mental health counseling required. 

Licenses / Certifications: 

Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor or a limited permit in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor required.

Other: 

Demonstrate communication skills to perform in a role that enhances interdisciplinary communications and cooperation; have good practice skills, continued commitment of ongoing professional growth and development to be able to work under stressful situations. 

Special Requirements: 

N/A 

About Us:

Bon Secours Community Hospital

For nearly a century, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, has served the residents of western Orange County, NY, Pike County, PA, and northern Sussex County, NJ, as the area’s premier healthcare provider. The hospital serves its community with 122 beds for acute care and medical-surgical services, a 24-hour emergency department, long-term care and rehabilitation, a dedicated bariatric surgery unit, behavioral health, and outpatient services.

Job Tags

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