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Intake Coordinator - LVN
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Oceans Healthcare .
The Intake Coordinator responds to inquiry calls, conducts initial intake assessments, provides referrals, and coordinates the admissions process according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement Standards.
Essential Functions тәс
Responds to inquiry calls, completes inquiry forms accurately, schedules assessments in a timely manner and documents follow‑up calls made regarding pending assessments.
Conducts assessments at the facility or other locations, and completes Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments Initial Triage thoroughly.
Refers patients who are not appropriate for facility programs to appropriate resources.
Coordinates pre‑certification process and admissions process for patients admitted to facility programs, including admission forms, CIAs, and documents pertinent to UR information.
Delivers patient services in a respectful manner which promotes dignity and patient satisfaction.
Identifies safety needs, including ability to detect possible signs of abuse and neglect and reports them to clinical staff.
Identifies special mobility and equipment needs of patients.
Assesses and interprets age and disability needs to determine level of care needed and makes appropriate referrals.
Communicates with patients and families in a manner sensitive to their age, disability and cultural needs and involves families of minors or significant others in decision‑making related to treatment as appropriate.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements Educational / Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field or an LVN/RN or equivalent number of years of experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience in the Mental Health/Chemical Dependency field working with an Age/Disability specific population served by this facility preferred.
Qualifications / Skills:
Admission criteria for varying levels of care, medications commonly prescribed for treatment of psychiatric illness and community resources. Must possess interpersonal skills to develop rapport with presenting patients, family members and referral sources. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assess for care appropriate to any age‑related/disability‑related needs of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's needs and provide appropriate referrals, including age‑related care and disability‑related care by chronically mentally ill, adult, geriatric and chemically dependent patient populations. Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependency and family dynamics which accompany them. Must have basic knowledge of chronic mental illness. Must have knowledge of clinical therapy modalities. Must have excellent communication and skills as related to age‑specific patient needs. Must be able to demonstrate assessment skills. Must be able to pass the general age/disability post test. Must be versatile, flexible and able to warehouse in stressful situations. Must have good time management and organizational skills. Must be able to work with an array of mentally/physically disabled persons. Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction. Must have knowledge concerning DSM‑IV‑R diagnosis. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de‑escalation program.
Work Environment:
Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high‑paced and stressful; must cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere. This person may sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Seniority Level:
Entry Level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Other
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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Intake Coordinator - LVN
role at
Oceans Healthcare .
The Intake Coordinator responds to inquiry calls, conducts initial intake assessments, provides referrals, and coordinates the admissions process according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement Standards.
Essential Functions тәс
Responds to inquiry calls, completes inquiry forms accurately, schedules assessments in a timely manner and documents follow‑up calls made regarding pending assessments.
Conducts assessments at the facility or other locations, and completes Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments Initial Triage thoroughly.
Refers patients who are not appropriate for facility programs to appropriate resources.
Coordinates pre‑certification process and admissions process for patients admitted to facility programs, including admission forms, CIAs, and documents pertinent to UR information.
Delivers patient services in a respectful manner which promotes dignity and patient satisfaction.
Identifies safety needs, including ability to detect possible signs of abuse and neglect and reports them to clinical staff.
Identifies special mobility and equipment needs of patients.
Assesses and interprets age and disability needs to determine level of care needed and makes appropriate referrals.
Communicates with patients and families in a manner sensitive to their age, disability and cultural needs and involves families of minors or significant others in decision‑making related to treatment as appropriate.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements Educational / Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field or an LVN/RN or equivalent number of years of experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience in the Mental Health/Chemical Dependency field working with an Age/Disability specific population served by this facility preferred.
Qualifications / Skills:
Admission criteria for varying levels of care, medications commonly prescribed for treatment of psychiatric illness and community resources. Must possess interpersonal skills to develop rapport with presenting patients, family members and referral sources. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assess for care appropriate to any age‑related/disability‑related needs of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's needs and provide appropriate referrals, including age‑related care and disability‑related care by chronically mentally ill, adult, geriatric and chemically dependent patient populations. Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependency and family dynamics which accompany them. Must have basic knowledge of chronic mental illness. Must have knowledge of clinical therapy modalities. Must have excellent communication and skills as related to age‑specific patient needs. Must be able to demonstrate assessment skills. Must be able to pass the general age/disability post test. Must be versatile, flexible and able to warehouse in stressful situations. Must have good time management and organizational skills. Must be able to work with an array of mentally/physically disabled persons. Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction. Must have knowledge concerning DSM‑IV‑R diagnosis. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de‑escalation program.
Work Environment:
Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high‑paced and stressful; must cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere. This person may sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Seniority Level:
Entry Level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Other
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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