Behavioral Health Worker (1423)
Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Description: Mercy Health System WI is currently seeking to employ Behavioral Health Worker (1423) right now, this vacancy will be presented in Wisconsin. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. JOB SUMMARY : The Behavioral Health Worker assesses and assists with the mental/psychiatric health and educational needs of child-adolescent/pat! ients/residents, by providing specialized services in order to meet identified patient or child and family needs. This role serves as the Patient/child’s case worker and coordinates/facilitates program activities, interagency referral sources, acts as a community liaison, is the primary family contact person and promotes appropriate utilization of resources to contribute to improved patient/resident satisfaction and outcomes.
The Behavioral Health Worker acts as an advocate, as a resource to patient/child/families and staff, and as a key player of the interdisciplinary team for continued care/discharge/aftercare planning. The Behavioral Health Worker assists the Team leader in the daily operations of the program services, and collaborates closely with the Clinical Therapist/multi-disciplinary team in regard to treatment of each child-adolescent/patient/resident. The Behavioral Health Worker also assists with assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of program ! care, as well as aftercare and discharge needs. Participate in! program QA and PI as assigned.
OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø The BH worker operates in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying the patient/child’s behavioral/mental health problem.
Ø Assists in assessing participants for continuing treatment needs, prepares patient histories, discharges, and creates treatment plan of care.
Ø May be responsible for providing behavioral health screening/services to patients presenting in the Emergency Department.
Ø Assists in assessing patient needs and develops appropriate dispositional plans and coordinates care with the appropriate departments.
Ø Maintains strong communication and relationship with ED staff and Psychiatrists.
Ø Secondarily, works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient ! evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem.
AGE OF PATIENT POPULATION:
Age 6-18 (Child and Adolescent Day Treatment
Age 6-18 (CCI-Residential Care Center)
Age 18 and up (Behavioral Health Unit-Hospital)
COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Quality - The Behavioral Health Worker assesses patients for potential needs in a timely manner and appropriately identifies those in need of case management intervention; utilizes Interqual criteria to examine appropriateness of admission and continued stay; possess knowledge of resources and payor systems commonly used by patient population; develops and implements realistic action plans; demonstrates persistence to overcome barriers; generates creative solutions; clearly communicates activities verbally and in written form; reevaluates plan! s making adjustments as needed; provides information to patients and fa! milies specific to their needs; Completes work correctly and on time while managing competing demands; exhibits sound and accurate judgment and deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Identifies and reports quality concerns; and generates suggestions for work improvement. Encourages and assists patients to complete advance directives and provides guidance through the legal guardianship process. Evaluates eligibility for public assistance programs and guides patient through this process.
Service- Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; Abides by MHS confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for culture differences. The Social Worker identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem-solving situations; remains open to others' ideas and willingly tries new things. Demonstrates professionalism by treating others with respect and consideration regardless of ! their status or position; accepting responsibility for own actions; and by being consistently at work and on time.
Partnering -Supports organizations goal and values; Exhibits objectively and openness to other’s views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Generates suggestions for improving work. The Social Worker shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; consistently treats all others with respect and inspires the trust of others; displays integrity and organizational and personal ethics. Participates in meetings; acts in a proactive manner and asks for and offers help when needed.
Cost â€" Conserves organization resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities so as to complete work in a timely manner and make efficient use of time. Identifies and intervenes with utilization issues as needed.
Problem Solving â€" Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes infor! mation skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group ! problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills â€" Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; consistently performs essential duties and responsibility.
Interpersonal Skills â€" Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeping emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
Change Management â€" Develops workable implements plans; Communications changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change.
Delegation â€" Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Leadership â€" Ex! hibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Quality Management â€" Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Judgment â€" Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision- making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation â€" Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.
Planning/Organizing â€" Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops ! realistic action plans.
Professionalism â€" Approaches others in a ! tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Safety and Security â€" Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potential unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety; such as lifts and gait belts.
Adaptability â€" Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance / Punctuality â€" Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.
Dependability â€" Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan.
Initiative â€" Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activiti! es; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Seeks out educational opportunities.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Bachelor’s Degree with two years related experience and/or training in behavioral health field. Working toward a higher degree and/or certification is preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Once trained, the behavioral health worker may be expected to work rotating weekend’s on-call, as assigned.
TACT Certified within 30 days after hire
CPR Certified-within 90 days after hire
First Aid Certified-within 90 days after hire (CCI only)
Fire Safety Certification-within 90 days after hire (CCI only)
Maintain a valid driver license-preferred (CCI only)
An applicant for employment shall provide character references (CCI and CADT specific) from at least 2 people and references from all previo! us employers within the last 5 years and verification from educational ! institutions of degrees obtained. All positions within Mercy Options programs are contingent on obtaining a state criminal records check before the offer is official and prior to the employee starting work with the program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times.
INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform job duties. Partner needs to have an acute sense of the importance of keeping all medical information confidential and private.
WORK CONTACT GROUP County Social Workers/crisis workers, Mental Health Professionals /physicians, or other referral sources from the community, Janesville or other area School personnel, clinic and other MHS partner referrals etc.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers, and arms, to feel and! reach. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Specific fine motor abilities required include writing, keyboard entry and mouse use.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Supervised by Mercy Options Team leader. Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance.
SUPERVISES Directly supervises the Social Work Students/Interns as assigned. Communicates the progress of each student on a regular basis to Team Leader. Would carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Internet software; Word Processing software and Microsoft Outlook.
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