Day Hospital Coordinator - Seasonal - Days

Responsibilities

• Determines referral process, admissions, discharges, and transfers to other levels of care.
• Conducts in-depth clinical assessments and documents findings using approved forms.
• Participates in inter-agency meetings as needed.
• Performs pre-certifications and continues stay reviews with HMOs.
• Solves client funding issues.
• Completes assessments as needed.
• Orients family members to the nature of therapeutic services and the specific program.
• Collaborates in developing and implementing treatment and discharge plans.
• Coordinates staff schedules, transportation, and meals as applicable.
• Sends and tracks satisfaction questionnaires.
• Tracks operational data.
• Transports clients safely, as needed.
• Aids in planning and leading therapeutic groups and other activities.
• Communicates client progress and participates in treatment team planning.
• Completes progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions/summaries.
• Documents client functioning, response to treatment, behavioral changes, and unsafe events.
• Collaborates with funding sources and treatment teams.
• Manages behavioral crises through observation, redirection, physical restraint, and team interventions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree
• Required Work Experience: Behavioral/mental health or social science experience, minimum 1 year as a Mental Health Worker or in a related field.
• Preferred Licenses: Basic Life Support upon hire.
• Required Driver's License: Statement required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of current activities, therapy principals, and group counseling skills/techniques; analytical ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment; physical effort for patient assistance; visual ability for patient interaction and information management.