To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

A member of the psychiatric staff who is responsible for the care of assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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  1. Collaborates with providers and patient access in supporting prospective patients seeking care, performing
  phone screenings.
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  2. Monitoring patient attendance, tracking patient engagement trends
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  3. Maintains a comprehensive referral folder, including an updated list of referrals and other patient resources
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  4. Supporting clinicians in managing caseload and patient discharge
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  5. Acts as liaison between Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and outside agencies/clinicians and families.
• 6. Provides clerical duties as needed.
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  6 1. Assembles and breaks down charts.
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  6 2. Faxes, files, copies and completes insurance forms as required.
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  7. Performs other related duties as needed and/or directed.
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  7 1. Willingly assists other members of the health care team as directed as observed by supervisor

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related field (e.g. psychology, biology, cognitive science, public health, social work, education) is preferred. High School Diploma is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Any experience in healthcare is preferred with a Bachelor's degree. 2 years' experience in healthcare is required with an Associate's degree. 5 years' experience in healthcare is required with a high school diploma.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to apply principles of comprehensive, patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, socially/culturally/psychologically sensitive care coordination services
• Interest in serving the community through helping all patients access care
• Ability to learn to understand what resources will best serve which patients
• Outstanding verbal (oral and written) and non-verbal communication skills that reflect professional, appropriate, effective, and tactful approaches to interacting with patients, family members, department staff, non-department staff, and staff at community resources
• Excellent discretion and professionalism regarding sensitive and private issues
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• High level of self-motivation and desire to problem solve
• Desire to learn and grow both personally and professionally

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full-time position with commensurate benefits. For more information about Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Greenwich Hospital, go to www.greenwichhospital.org or go to https://jobs.ynhhs.org/jobs for this position.