Emergency Psychiatric Program Assistant - PRN

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs such front‑desk/reception functions as meeting and greeting patients and visitors, answering a multi‑line switchboard, fielding calls of differing subject matter and routing calls to the appropriate source. Sending and delivering faxes. Provide resource information to callers (consumers and family members) seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment resources. Field calls from outside providers seeking inpatient bed or making a referral to the psychiatric emergency room. Have knowledge of SCS's programs and site locations. Ensure that patients leaving the unit have written materials including discharge paperwork, prescriptions, appointment information and contact information if crisis arises. Provide low level crisis intervention to callers in need. Offering support, arranging for on‑site crisis intervention if needed and/or linking to trained crisis counselors. Enter various patient data in the electronic information system. Routinely work with both Seven Counties Services and the University of Louisville Hospital electronic systems to enter and retrieve clinical and demographic information. Performs medical records‑related functions such as putting together legal health records; ensuring all required clinical documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, progress notes, legal hold forms) are present in the legal health record. Process billing forms and ensure that all documentation is complete. Notarize Mental Inquest Warrants: ensuring completion of documents and that legal requirements are met. Arrange ambulance transport to inpatient facilities. Communicate with police departments and mental inquest warrant clerks to assist the clinical team in obtaining needed information. Communicate with inpatient psychiatric units to facilitate a seamless transfer of patient care. Provide low level monitoring of patients – alerting doctor and clinical team of potential or elevating agitation, contacting security staff if needed, participating in crisis intervention techniques and responding if required. Must be proficient at multi‑tasking with minimal supervision in an often fast‑paced environment and being a key player on a multidisciplinary team.

EDUCATION

Completion of up to 18 months' business school, beyond high school.

EXPERIENCE

One‑to‑two years' experience working in an office setting and performing various clerical or administrative tasks. Or, without any formal business school training beyond high school, three‑to‑four years of such experience. Experience in a mental health or social services setting preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Typing speed 40–50 words per minute. Strong oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position has no unusual physical demands; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Position requires lifting up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifting of ledgers, medical records, or computer runs. Position may occasionally require walking or standing, stooping, or bending. Occasional exposure to office chemicals or continual use of a video display terminal.

TIME TYPE

Part time #J-18808-Ljbffr Seven Counties