Mental Health Clinician Team Lead - Mission Behavioral Health : Job Details

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Clinician Team Lead you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Behavioral Health which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Mission Behavioral Health, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Mental Health Clinician Team Lead where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Mental Health Clinician Team Lead provides comprehensive first evaluations for patients requiring involuntary commitments including completion of appropriate legal documentation to ensure proper compliance in the involuntary commitment process. Provides emergency psychiatric and substance abuse assessments, diagnosis, and appropriate crisis intervention/supportive counseling/social work interventions to include referral and placement at other inpatient facilities and outpatient discharge planning, to patients/families identified by the Emergency Department as having significant psychiatric and substance abuse needs. Must be flexible and adjust well to the needs of a fast paced environment. Provides clinical supervision to Masters level or Bachelor level mental health student interns. Responsible and accountable for daily operations of Behavioral Health Intake department. Advocates and allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, quality and compassionate care based on current standards of practice. Integrates clinical, human resource, and financial data to support decision making. Promotes research and integrates evidence-based practice into clinical, operational, and leadership processes. Ensures compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

What you will do in this role:

• Supports department by responding to telephone inquiries from persons seeking psychiatric healthcare or information about psychiatric-related services.
• Upon referral from Emergency Department, conducts psychiatric, substance abuse assessment, and/or commitment evaluations for patients with significant mental health symptoms to including suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, psychosis, and substance abuse, to determine appropriate level of care.
• Conducts commitment evaluations and coordinates involuntary commitment process for patients who present themselves in the emergency room who meet criteria established by the State
• Ensures good communication by reporting to community/state agencies any patient issues as required by law and collaborates with community agencies in accordance with HIPPA.
• Under the direction of the physician, facilitates admissions to Copestone and other inpatient facilities including the completion of all necessary documentation and commitment paperwork, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources in order to provide appropriate discharge planning when appropriate.
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in related activities.
• Functional Team Lead for Mental Health Clinician III Contributes to professional development of staff, students, and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Supports departmental operations by completing other duties as assigned or requested

What Qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Ph.D. in Psychology or other equivalent degree in a recognized mental health field

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 7-10 years post graduate experience in mental health

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, or other appropriate licensure as related to education. Must have State 1st Evaluation Credentialing and be a Notary and be BLS certified.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. ?In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Clinician Team Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.