MH Behavioral Health Navigator Non-RN Ex

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Location: Morton Hospital USA:MA:Taunton

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

SUMMARY:

A Behavioral Health Navigator plays a vital role in providing immediate and compassionate support to individuals presenting to the Emergency Department in acute psychological distress. This position requires a professional who is adept at performing risk assessments developing crisis intervention strategies and connecting patients with appropriate resources for ongoing care. Working in a fast-paced and often high-pressure environment our Crisis Clinicians must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills a deep understanding of mental health issues and the ability to remain calm and decisive in emergencies

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lifespan employees are expected to embrace Lifespan's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Lifespan's values of Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients customers and one another.

The Behavioral Health Navigator:

* Conducts initial emergency interviews and diagnostic evaluations to determine most appropriate level of care

* Obtains collateral information from family significant others friends providers police and state agencies to support decision-making

* Conducts re-evaluations/mental status updates and completes appropriate documentation according to state and insurance regulations

* Submits EPIA forms to DMH to expedite inpatient admissions for those boarding in the ED for extended periods of time

* Works collaboratively with Access Clinicians in coordinating patient dispositions and referrals

* Provides patient and families with education on the inpatient bed search process

* Facilitates meetings with outside agencies when necessary for discharge planning

* Provides lower level of care referrals for patients who do not require an inpatient bed search (IOP PHP OP MCI etc.)

* Collaborates with ED physicians and nurses on patient care plans

* Consults with ED psychiatrist and nurses during daily rounds

* Documents assessments interventions and plans in the EMR according to HIPPA industry and compliance standards.

* Completes insurance authorizations ofr inpatient psychiatric admissions

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

* Master*s Degree or higher education in a mental health discipline.

* Independently licensed with a Massachusetts state issued clinical practice license (e.g. LICSW LMHC).

EXPERIENCE:

The Behavioral Health Navigator must have a solid foundation in mental health care including 3-5 years of clinical experience (preferably in a hospital environment) relevant certifications and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical practice.

Additionally successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills resilience and the capacity to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a high paced setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None