Behavioral Health Consultant

The Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for the clinical social work aspects of care for patients in the Inpatient Psychiatry program and/or mental health assessments in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• Completes paperwork within prescribed timeframe, including: mental health assessments (including DSM 5 diagnosis), psychosocial assessments, safety plans, and discharge plans.
• Documents patient evaluation and treatments in a thorough, concise manner including pertinent and meaningful observations and information to determine level of care needs, safety needs and planning.
• Coordinates with patient’s families and providers in the community to gather collateral information and develop an appropriate discharge plan.
• Utilizes knowledge of community services to provide referrals and create discharge plans
• Works with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop patient goals and discharge plans based on patient needs, level of care recommendation and knowledge of community resources.
• Tracks and coordinates legal needs of patients, including communication with court investigators, POA, guardians, and coordinating and facilitating court hearings for patients.
• Attends and participates in designated treatment team meetings on all matters concerning the patient or family.
• Plans and conducts therapeutic activities including group and individual therapy sessions as needed, in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan and needs of patients and the unit.
• Completes all mandatory education for state licensure and JCAHO requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance