Behavioral Health Professional

Company: Yuma Regional Medical Center
Location: Yuma
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Provide psychosocial assessments and treatment recommendations, as well as discharge planning to and consultation about patients and families to assist them and the health care team in coping with patient's hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, treatment, and/or life situation, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders. Facilitates referrals and transfers to other providers, acute care hospital settings or skilled nursing facilities. Posting Department YRMC Professional Services Group Posting Department Description YRMC is a 406-bed, Medicare-certified acute care hospital staffed by skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of patient-family focused care. In additional to serving the community's general medical and surgical needs, YRMC offers many specialized services, including:

Women and Children Services Center

Level 3 Neonatal ICU

Heart Center

Cancer Resource Center

Cardiopulmonary Care Unit

Outpatient Surgery Center

Diabetes Education Center

Wound Care Center

Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Program

YRMC also serves as the base for the area's Emergency Medical System and operates one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the state.

Our Mission

The mission of Yuma Regional Medical Center is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the communities we serve through excellence, innovation, and prudent use of resources. Area of Interest Allied Health Start Date Immediately Work Week Monday - Friday Daily Hours 8 Bi-Weekly Hours 80 External Education Education Required:

Master's Degree in Social work or Human Service related field. Licensed through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Behavioral Health Professional. "Behavioral health professional" means an individual who meets the applicable requirements in Arizona Revised Statute R9-20-204 and is a Social Worker (LCSW).

Arizona Department of Public Safety (IVP or Non-IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

Basic life support for healthcare providers and advanced life support certification(s) as appropriate & required for assigned department.

Education Preferred:

Master's Degree in Social Work or Human Service related field with Health care setting Educational Track or Doctorate of Behavioral Health. External Experience Experience Required:

Experience in outpatient counseling and patient assessments/ treatment plans.

Computer proficiency (must be able to pass computer proficiency assessment)

Experience Preferred:

Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems. Requires Call No Relocation Yes Job Status SALARY-FT

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