Coordinator Behavioral Health
US-IL-Evergreen Park
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Req #: 92457
Type: Full Time
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Overview: POSITION SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Coordinator services patients of all ages who are admitted to the Emergency Department or the Medical Center and are experiencing acute psychiatric problems. Symptoms can include: psychiatric problems, including suicidal thoughts/actions; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, self-inflicted wounds and other disorders. Provides patient assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization, psychiatric consultation and coordination/collaboration with on-call psychiatrist(s) and/or ED physicians to assure appropriate referrals and resources, which can be done in person or via tele-health (Center for Health). Will participate in unit specific committees and provide in-house education as needed. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages and needs of the patients served. Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work or other behavioral health related field. * Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric related field required in order to gain an understanding of behavioral health disorders and with an emphasis's on assessment, counseling and crisis intervention. * Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external customers including professional staff, support service personnel, external office personnel, and third party payers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's Degree in counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work or other behavioral health related field. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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