At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our employees deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.
Our dedicated team of professionals provide caring and professional inpatient, outpatient and support services to adults and adolescents suffering from psychiatric or addictive disorders. Additionally, the Geriatricunit provides acute care for seniors in psychiatric crisis. Acceptable oral and electronic communication skills,ability to maintain information as highly confidential, telephone etiquette, and customer service skills byphone and face-to-face; familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred; skills in dealingcourteously with the public and other staff within the organization; basic knowledge of human behavior orprinciples of psychology useful; skills in prioritizing and in managing time; problem-solving skills; use ofappropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for staff and patients; empathy toward patients.
Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to providing clinical work expertise to hospital wideprograms; Intake Assessments, Level of Care staffing, completing of a registration, and initial pre-certifications.Facilitate callers to optimal level of care or resources. Conduct clinical assessments utilizing appropriate formsand in a timely manner. Document calls and related information on Intake Call form and enter data.
Minimum Education
X bachelor’s degree in related field X Required
x master's degree in social work, Psychology or related field with specialization in mental health X Preferred
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
X Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire
X Current professional license X Preferred
X Valid Driver's License X Preferred
Problem Solving skills and demonstrable de-escalation techniques
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