Behavioral Health Specialist
US-TN-Monteagle
Careers (External)
Req #: 20129
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: * Provide comprehensive Behavior Health services to support residents' full potential during their stay at the Nursing Home. * Coordinate care delivery and conduct reviews of services to determine appropriate level of care utilizing standardized testing measures as well as safe, clinically appropriate care. * Provide pre-admission and concurrent reviews for Behavioral Health levels of care and coordinate daily administrative and clinical operations. Responsibilities: * Work to ensure linkage and integration of behavioral health principles into the medical care provided to each resident. * Provide timely and accurate completion of resident assessment information and other forms as required in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and facility/company policies and procedures. * Work closely with the facility mental health providers to insure all resident psychosocial/psychiatric needs are identified; referrals made; and services are provided. * Provide direct consultation to facility staff with care management and regulatory standards in Behavioral Health. * Participate in care planning by supporting emotional and psychological needs of the residents. * Conduct utilization reviews, providing and summarizing clinical information to supervisors and physicians to ensure appropriate medical care coordination and service delivery. * Provide continual education to facility staff in Behavioral Health through hands on demonstration during normal care delivery routines. * Participate in Referral Management of all potential Admissions with Behavioral Health concerns including but not limited to on-site reviews. Qualifications: * Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing with state licensing board, or master's degree specializing in Social Work and/or Licensed Social Worker with training in behavior, dementia and/or psychiatric care. * Recommend (2) years' experience in behavioral management, mental health and/or long-term care. * Currently hold Crisis Prevention Institute certification or willing to achieve within first 3 months.
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