DSRIP BH Transition Coordinator

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Job Title:

DSRIP BH Transition Coordinator

Requisition Number:

26494

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

Behavioral Health

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Job Category:

Behavioral Health

Hours Worked:

Mon-Fri 9A-5:30P

Location:

Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Description: The DSRIP Behavioral Health Transition Coordinator is responsible and accountable for the coordination of patient care across the care continuum with an emphasis on patient stabilization in the least restrictive setting and the outcome of reducing acute behavioral health readmissions.
Typical Duties:

1. Coordinates the care of an identified behavioral health population throughout the healthcare continuum.
2. Meets with the team and contributes to the development of a comprehensive plan of care based on a systematic assessment of the physiological and psychosocial needs of the patient.
3. Evaluates and modifies plans of care as needed. May provide ongoing follow-up between hospitalizations/outpatient visits.
4. Monitors patient progress towards established goals. Regularly communicates changes to the patient, family, healthcare team and other agencies involved.
5. Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team to arrange for identified home care needs. Acts as a hospital liaison for agencies and individuals involved with selected patients.
6. Consults on patient care issues in area(s) of expertise. Functions as a resource to patients and families. May perform specific assessments or procedures for patients if trained and competent to do so.
7. Documents all patient care activities appropriately in the medical record.
8. Develops and maintains data system to track patients and outcomes.
9. Identifies quality Improvement initiatives.
10. Maintains timely, effective communications with the department leadership regarding all events or proposed changes which might impact regulatory issues, census variance, policies or procedures.
11. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Social Work from a professional school of Nursing.
OR
• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
AND
• 3 years of work experience in behavioral health.

Preferred Education and Experience:
• BSN & ANCC certified in mental health nursing.
• Master's Degree in Social Work with experience in an acute and outpatient behavioral health care settings.
• 2 plus years of experience in Population or Disease Management.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Must have a current licensure in one of the following: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners or the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
OR
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
AND
• Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in orientation and maintained throughout employment.
• Current JPS recognized CPR certification and must be maintained throughout employment. May be obtained subsequent to hiring.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States