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Behavioral and Mental Health Specialist

Atlanta, GA, United States

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Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Provides system leadership and supervision to the BMH specialists. Works closely with ED SW team and leadership team to provide close alignment with processes and SOP's. Facilitates and manages ongoing department operations, including quality, service, fiscal, and human resources processes. Supports and ensures that patients presenting to an Emergency Department are provided with comprehensive psychiatric social work services including psychiatric and child protection assessment. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

Three years of experience in postgraduate clinical or social work setting

Supervised clinical hours served in order to be licensed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health

Experience in a medical inpatient/emergency department setting working with pediatric and adolescent patient populations

Experience with behavioral mental health (BMH) facilities and placement procedures

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited graduate school

Certification Summary

Georgia or other state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or

Georgia or other state Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to organize and manage multiple tasks

Must exhibit skills in coordination, delegation and team collaboration

Must demonstrate knowledge of age-appropriate assessment, treatment and practice

Must show accountability for leadership and actions in an autonomous role

Must be able to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations

Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Must demonstrate knowledge of BMH facilities, 1013 placement process, etc.

Job Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in comprehensive psychiatric assessments and discharge planning for patients presenting in a behavioral and mental health crisis in the Emergency Department or other practice settings.

Collaborates with Emergency Department staff and Psychiatry to provide support for determination of appropriate discharge disposition.

During psychiatric assessments, completes 1013's to authorize transportation to an inpatient acute psychiatric facility for patients requiring involuntary treatment.

Provides support to Care Coordination Assistants (CCA's) throughout discharge/placement process.

Shares information and collaborates with Behavioral and Mental Health team members to ensure quality care coordination.

Connect patients and families to outpatient behavioral and mental health resources as appropriate.

Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.

Assesses patients and families for safety, abuse, and neglect concerns.

Serves as the mandated reporter for the Emergency Department to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services.

Assists with onboarding and training of new hires.

Participate in mandatory team huddles and team meetings.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1405 Clifton Rd NE

Job Family

Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support

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