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.
A member of the psychiatric staff who is responsible for the care of assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Collaborates with providers and patient access in supporting prospective patients seeking care, performing
phone screenings.
2. Monitoring patient attendance, tracking patient engagement trends
3. Maintains a comprehensive referral folder, including an updated list of referrals and other patient resources
4. Supporting clinicians in managing caseload and patient discharge
5. Acts as liaison between Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and outside agencies/clinicians and families.- 6. Provides clerical duties as needed.
6 1. Assembles and breaks down charts.
6 2. Faxes, files, copies and completes insurance forms as required.
7. Performs other related duties as needed and/or directed.
7 1. Willingly assists other members of the health care team as directed as observed by supervisor
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related field (e.g. psychology, biology, cognitive science, public health, social work, education) is preferred. High School Diploma is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Any experience in healthcare is preferred with a Bachelor's degree. 2 years' experience in healthcare is required with an Associate's degree. 5 years' experience in healthcare is required with a high school diploma.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Ability to apply principles of comprehensive, patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, socially/culturally/psychologically sensitive care coordination services
- Interest in serving the community through helping all patients access care
- Ability to learn to understand what resources will best serve which patients
- Outstanding verbal (oral and written) and non-verbal communication skills that reflect professional, appropriate, effective, and tactful approaches to interacting with patients, family members, department staff, non-department staff, and staff at community resources
- Excellent discretion and professionalism regarding sensitive and private issues
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- High level of self-motivation and desire to problem solve
- Desire to learn and grow both personally and professionally
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a full-time position with commensurate benefits. For more information about Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Greenwich Hospital, go to www.greenwichhospital.org or go to https://jobs.ynhhs.org/jobs for this position.
YNHHS Requisition ID
117446