MH Access Clinician

ability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Access Clinician:
• Conducts bed searches for patients requiring inpatient psychiatric care. This entails compiling from the patient charts the relevant information needed for review by potential receiving facilities.
• Collaborates with the nursing and medical staff to ensure that medical requirements are met for transfer of patients to inpatient psychiatric facilities.
• Engages in interactive discussions with potential receiving facilities to facilitate patient placement.
• Secures placement for accepted patients by verifying insurance and obtaining authorizations for treatment.
• Refers patients who do not meet inpatient level of care to an appropriate CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit) or CBHC (Community Based Health Center) in their community.
• Documents in the EMR according to DMH and departmental regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

EXPERIENCE:

The Access Clinician should have a solid foundation in mental health care with relevant experience in a clinical setting. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, resilience, and the capacity to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a high paced setting.

Pay Range:

$23.39-$34.24

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:
Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:
Per diem

Work Shift:
Day

Driving Required:
No

Union:
1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East