COURT LIAISON

Responsibilities

Benefits Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary

• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Student Loan Refinancing Program

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Weekend Supervisor in our Intake Department.

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Posi tion Summary:

Primary duties involve the coordination of all Probate Court processes regarding involuntary patients. This includes coordinating with ARC, Unit Staff, Treatment Teams, Probate Court and Lawyers. This position provides education to staff and patients regarding the involuntary commitment process. The position also ensures that involuntary patients have the opportunity to sign informed consents. Secondary duties may include; the completion of chart reviews to ensure quality and regulatory monitors are being met. May also include assisting in Patient Complaints and Grievance investigations.

The Court Liaison reports to the ACNO, and will assist with the following responsibilities:

• Provides new patients and minor guardians a hard copy notice of their rights which includes contact information for the Patient Advocate, upon admission. Posts copies of the notice of rights throughout the hospital that is visible for all patients. Provides additional rights information, upon request or when appropriate, to patients, staff, family and the public
• Provides training at new employee orientation and annually to all staff on Recipient Rights.
• Reviews and investigates all complaints concerning potential rights violations to determine whether or not the complaint should be substantiated and recommends remediation options for any violations to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Visits all units regularly to provide rights consultation to patients and staff, review patient records, and to observe rights aspects of treatment and condition on the units.
• Serves as the facility's liaison for the Recipient Rights Advisory Committee.
• Obtains the physician evaluation and certification, along with any other required documents, for involuntary patients. Serves the patient a copy of legal documents, the petition, pick-up order, certificates and the rights booklet and documents the patient response to receiving this information, in the medical record.
• Notifies the Probate Court of patient admissions applicable to their business and completes the Certificate of Service. Distributes all required paperwork to the Probate Court in a timely manner.
• Schedules, prepares and presents the Alternative Treatment Report for the Deferral Meeting. Notifies the Probate Court, physician and applicable staff of the Deferral Meeting outcome and documents it in the patient's medical record.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensures all necessary processes and paperwork related to involuntary commitment is properly completed and followed.
• Provides education to patients regarding the involuntary process.
• Demonstrates clear of understanding of patient rights related to commitment process, as outlined in the Michigan Mental Health Code and Hospital Policy.
• Notifies the Probate Court of the patient's admission and ensures follow through with court processes in a timely manner, according to laws.
• Effectively communicates with patients, treatment teams, courts and lawyers to ensure process is completed timely and properly.
• Audits, monitors, develops, and implements any necessary process improvements related to the involuntary commitment process.
• Ensures that patients who have been admitted through the court process have an opportunity to sign all other relevant admission consents.
• Assists in Hospital-Wide Performance Improvement Functions as necessary.
• Provides assistance to the Assessment & Referral Center as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Prefer Bachelor's or Associates degree in psychology, sociology or social work.
• Will consider related experience in lieu of Bachelor's or Associate's Degree.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a mental health setting highly preferred.

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