Care Coordinator-Psychiatry

Description

The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care and guidance to primarily at-risk patients from diagnosis to survivorship. Uses evidence based research to formulate the plan of care and ensure that patients at risk are following their protocols. Documents outcomes and maintains database of patient QI initiatives and outcomes. Coordinates the appropriate resources and consult services to provide continuity of care and appropriate follow up plan of care. Communicates with all members of the healthcare team. Initiates appropriate patient teaching based on needs. Supports the patient in decision making may assist in coordination of end of life care if necessary. Develops effective interpersonal relationships with patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to improve health outcomes. Utilizes internal and community resources electronic medical record and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid data to educate patients and form a care plan with specific health outcomes.

The position is part of grant to reduce the burden on house staff for tasks that do not require physician time such as outreaching and rescheduling their patients who miss appointments as well as help patients with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and arranges psychiatry services offered at clinic level
• Meet with patients on the inpatient floor to assess needs and coordinate linkage to outpatient clinic
• Assists with referral process at intake and upon discharge from Inpatient

Obtains past records form prior psychiatric providers

Participates as an active member of multidisciplinary team.

Works as a liaison between MSHS and other community and hospital referral

Works with clinic supervisors including Director Manager

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

Exceptional organizational and communication skills

Consistently demonstrates an ability to carry out all responsibilities / duties in a thorough and timely matter.

Competent in computer technology

Proven record of delivering results

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Senior Care,Hoyer Lift,Medical office experience,Dementia Care,Home Care,Nursing,Alzheimers Care,Administrative Experience,Meal Preparation,Medication Administration,Memory Care,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1