Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management - $45+ per hour
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse
(RN) Case Management for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Case Management
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Staff
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high
quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for
every member of our community. When we say every member of our
community, that includes our employees. We know that when our
employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to
create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety,
compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance
your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier
communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a
part of our team.Job SummaryBehavioral Health Services (BHS) is
made up of a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Mental Health
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Mental Health
Professionals, Medical Assistants, and Administrative Staff. These
professionals work together to provide a gold standard of care
regarding effective treatment to support Memorial Hermann patients
in an effort to connect the patient to the most appropriate level
of care. Our goal is to increase access to behavioral health
treatment services, promote better health outcomes for patients
with chronic or urgent mental health treatment needs by utilizing
empirically validated interventions, decrease unnecessary ER
visits, and decrease incarcerations.Job DescriptionPsych Response
Case Management is a Mobile position that offers a range of
therapeutic services including intensive case management services
in a variety of settings, including home visits. The role also
includes brief therapeutic service interventions to patients with a
variety of mental health diagnosis which may include complex
medical pictures. Additionally, they will also engage in behavioral
health assessments similar to the Psych Response Team. The role is
hybrid with some work from home opportunities, but continues to be
a very mobile position.Shift: Mon-Fri, 9-5.Minimum
QualificationsEducation: Masters Degree in Social Work and
licensure as a clinician or undergoing clinical supervision; or
Master's degree in counseling or related
field.Licenses/Certification: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW),
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist-Associate
(LMFT-A), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)Experience /
Knowledge / Skills:
- Five (5) years psychiatric/healthcare field experience
preferred, Internships considered.
- Knowledge of best practices in working with various psychiatric
populations.
- The ability to work independently.
- Proven capability in conducting evaluations to determine the
psychosocial and psychiatric needs of adults, children and
families.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete thorough risk assessments
for suicide and homicide.
- Effective use of the role of the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel
(DSM) in diagnosing mental illness.
- Demonstrates an ability to recommend the appropriate
psychiatric levels of care.
- Applies crisis intervention techniques as well as evidenced
based counseling techniques with both individuals and family
members.
- Developed skill set of family systems and effective strategies
for engaging the family in the patient's treatment.
- Maintain clinician annual core competencies in: HIPAA/Privacy,
Cultural Competence, Information Security Awareness, Domestic
Violence, Levels of Care, Medications, Substance Use, DSM,
Suicide/Homicide Assessments, and Psychiatric Emergencies.
- Theoretical knowledge of interviewing, assessment,
organizational and problem solving skills.
- Ability to apply theory into the practice of : 1) identifying
appropriate community resources on assigned caseload and 2) working
collaboratively with patients, families, multi-disciplinary team
and community agencies to achieve desired patient outcomes 3)
Seeking consultation/supervision from team clinical leaders on
complex psychiatric and/or medical cases when clinically
appropriate.
- Possess knowledge of the importance of interpersonal
communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients,
families, physicians and health care team colleagues. Good
analytical and PC skills. Understands the need to develop
collaborative relationships with physicians, families, patients,
interdisciplinary team and other community agencies. Good
communication skills and the theoretical knowledge of the
importance of negotiation skills.
- Openness to working with people of all social, economic, and
cultural backgrounds; being open-minded and adaptable to change.
Demonstrate the ability to connect patients and families with
necessary services, both inside and outside the MHHS network. Some
knowledge of services available in the local community,
particularly services available to patients with limited or
non-existent payment resources. Demonstrate patience and tact when
dealing with clients and other staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by
integrating our culture in all internal and external customer
interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health"
through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration,
compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial
Hermann.Principal Accountabilities
- On the basis of a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment,
the BHCII will assess the patient and their psychosocial risk
factors through evaluation of current and prior functioning levels,
patient's mental health history, severity of psychiatric symptoms,
appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to
illness and ability to cope.
- Evaluates for self-injurious or harmful behaviors and
recommends precautions according to patient acuity.
- Consults with BHS medical directors (psychiatrists) and
attending physician for case review and medication
recommendations.
- Provides psychiatric diagnoses and appropriately document
clinical criteria and psychiatric symptoms.
- Provides counseling and/or treatment to individuals, couples,
families, or groups by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic
relationship to understand and intervene in intrapersonal,
interpersonal, and psychosocial dynamics; and to diagnose and treat
mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and addictions.
- Educates to adults, children and families experiencing
emotional disturbances, mental illness or problems related to
substance abuse.
- Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional,
social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability;
accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet
identified needs.
- Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect,
domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual
assault.
- Serves as a resource person and provides crisis counseling and
intervention related to treatment decisions.
- Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence
to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services
within the health care system and the community at large.
- Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures,
and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time
management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of
practice.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by
meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills
competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and
resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID
#10276_491353721. Posted job title: behavioral health clinician -
psych response case managementAbout Memorial Hermann Health
SystemCompany Overview:Charting a better future. A future that's
built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force
for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals
and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,100 affiliated
physicians and 29,000 employees practice the highest standards of
safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and
outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery
sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in
Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and
nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals
and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located
throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical
Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and
serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School
at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best
interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million
annually through school-based health centers and other community
benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of
our community will be at the center of what we do - charting a
better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and
has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann
Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation
Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit,
values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving
health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations
to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to
being the best healthcare provider, employer and
partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's
lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility:
We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize
safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act
bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes
for patients, consumers, partners and the community.Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- School loan reimbursement
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