To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
A member of the psychiatric crisis staff who participates in admission screenings and intake assessments with licensed clinical staff and is responsible for the coordination of discharge plans and in obtaining precertification from insurance companies to allow for patient admissions.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Collaborates with other Crisis Clinical staff in patient assessment .
- 1.1 Demonstrates basic skills in collecting, interpreting and communication patient assessment.
- 2. Collaborates with other Crisis Clinical staff in planning patient care .
- 2.1 Demonstrates basic skills in identification of patient needs.
- 3. Collaborates with other Crisis clinical staff with implementation of patient care while on the Crisis Unit .
- 3.1 Demonstrates correct interventions specific to psychiatry.
- 4. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for actions.
- 4.1 Complies with legal, regulatory codes, hospital policies and documentation requirements at all times.
- 5. Demonstrates interest in self development .
- 5.1 Sets realistic goals.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field. Masters degree preferred or demonstrated growth as evidenced by attendance at conferences, educational readings and supervision of senior clinicians
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years current clinical mental health experience
HOURS
Part -time, day/evening shift.
YNHHS Requisition ID
6481