UNIT CLERK

About the role

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

Responsibilities

• Captures admission planning with treatment team members.
• Notifies clients' primary care physician of admission and maintains communication as necessary throughout hospitalization.
• Completes admission notification documentation in the clients’ electronic health record.
• Collaborates with the treatment team for discharge planning.
• Packs discharge packet for the client and family, primary care physician, and aftercare providers.
• Completes discharge notification documentation in the clients’ electronic health record.
• Supports the treatment team during crisis situations, such as providing client supervision, monitoring visits, assisting clients with self-care, telephone calls, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Aids the treatment team with data entry into the electronic health record, including scanning and uploading documents as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Some experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Excellent organization abilities required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.