About this role
The pay range for this position is $23.66 to $35.49
The primary responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Engages with patients, MRH employees, and other stakeholders using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive communication in alignment with MRH Values. • Maintains client privacy and confidentiality within the system of advocacy and performs mandatory reporting requirements. • Assists patients in crafting safety plans to reduce the risk of suicide, as appropriate. • Conducts and documents high-quality evaluations of suicide risk, mental status, and social needs in order to provide critical information to medical staff and coordinate care with external partners. • Refers patients for treatment and state-approved 27-65 facilities and coordinates the acceptance and transfer of patients to those facilities. • Recognizes behavioral health concerns ranging from suicidal ideation, substance use or abuse, or social needs contributing to overall health and wellness, and makes recommendations or referrals for patients. • Assists with behavioral health discharge planning at time of discharge (multi-disciplinary team approach). • Works collaboratively with discharge planning and care coordination teams for continuity of care, as appropriate. • Participates in the development of standardized processes and procedures that create and support efficient and effective continuity of care. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with community partners. • Provides exceptional de-escalation skills to help mitigate difficult situations and resolve situations that involve heightened emotions. • Attends relevant trainings as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned.