About Job
- Performs assessments, evaluation, mental health screening and/or mental health assessment and evaluation, and referrals, focusing on the psychosocial needs of the patient and family; facilitates family conferences as appropriate; identifies and communicates social, emeotional and patient/family stressors to members of the care team as it relates to patient's problems and plan of care.
- Plans and coordinates interventions, provides counseling services and evaluates effectiveness of interventions for identified patients and families based on specific department standards.
- Actively communicates with patient/family and all members of the health care team regarding the plan of care and progresss towards goals.
- Based on assessment and identified needs, provides information and education to patients and families.
- Integrates internal and external resources in the plan of care.
- Identifies and facilitates safe discharge planning along the continuum. Communicates and documents plan to interdisciplinary patient care team.
- Promotes safety, quality and appropriate resource utilization. Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for service accesss and for safety and rights (e.g. victims of domestic violence, sexual assualt, disability access or community-based services).
- Assists the helath care team's understanding of and respect of the patient's decisions.
- Educates patients/families on the economic impact of their health care choices.
- Recognized situations that require internal referral, to include but not limited to Risk Management, Ethics, Palliative Services and service line administration/management.
- Ensures compliance with state reporting requirements and appropriate documentation as identified by department policy and regulatory requirements/agencies. Provides consultation to staff and physicians regarding reporting requirements.
- Provides timely documentation according to department standards.
- Documents findings from evaluation in a complete and concise manner, including assessment and plan.
- Writes notes that are organized, legible and demonstrates patient/family involvement.
- Documents interventions in the medical record and plan of care to assure communication for all team members.
- Provides consultation and guidance to staff and physicians about patient psychosocial issues and needs.
- Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Field




Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Issues
Medication Management
Stress
Age Groups
Preteens/Tweens (11-13)
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Families
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Inmates
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Racial Justice Allied
Settings
Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Schools
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Telehealth/Telemedicine
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic
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