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Organization: VPH Admissions/Reception
Job Summary:
Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM, implements group, family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including crisis intervention, develops treatment plans and disposition plans. Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals. Actively collaborates with team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission, IPFQR, HBIPS, and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Provides targeted evidence-based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
- Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone or telehealth contact.
- Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
- Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
- Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
- Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association's code of ethics.
- Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
- Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Clinical Counseling (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Crisis Intervention (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Risk Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem.
- Peer Leadership (Novice): Establishes personal goals, as a member of a team, which takes the needs of others into consideration.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance.
Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.
Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements.
Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/work teams.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.
Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.
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Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 1 year
Education: Master's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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