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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Rosedale, MD
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Provides assessment screening and treatment services to inpatient psychiatric patients. Assists in the development and planning of care as part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Completes documentation relevant to activities. Complies with and ensures adherence to documentation standards. Complies with data collection entry and reporting requirements.
  • Completes vital signs including blood pressure and reports results to RN.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Participates as member of the treatment team to develop and implement multidisciplinary treatment plans and plans of care and to monitor treatment progress.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Participates in the management of aggressive patients as needed to ensure the safety of patient self and others. Recognizes early warning signs of escalating behaviors and intervenes as appropriate.
  • Provides effective clinical services including therapeutic and educational groups for patients and families.
  • Provides effective individual and family interventions as needed.
  • Provides support to Emergency Department staff for behavioral health issues as needed.
  • Serves as liaison to referral sources outside agencies third-party payors and other interested parties as appropriate and within limits of confidentiality.
  • Utilizes coaching and prompting techniques to foster self-care. Reports any patient care needs to the RN.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related behavioral health discipline required and
    • Master's degree preferred
    Experience
    • 1-2 years Experience in the delivery of services to a psychiatric population required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to provide therapeutic interventions.
    • Ability to make independent clinical decisions regarding patient rehab skills.
    • Strong organizational skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.


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