LH Doctors Comm Med Ctr - DCMC IP Mental Health Jobs

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

May be trained to insert IV’s on certain shifts/units.  Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

1. Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
2. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
3. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
4. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
5. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.
6. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested.
7. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
8. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
9. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
10. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred.
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter

Required License/Certifications: 

• Certified Nursing Assistant  (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Additional Requirements by Department:

• STABLE: Pediatric Unit, Postpartum Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Unit within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands –

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Provides psychosocial assessment, individual, family and group therapy to case load of patients. assessments, plans for and implements identified services for patients. Works with the patient and family/significant others on a safe discharge plan. Collaborates with the provider and interdisciplinary team on the care plan.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. In accordance with established department and professional guidelines, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients on case load. In therapy role, creates a therapeutic framework for effective problem solving with patient and family. Responds to patient/family needs related mental health issues.
2. In collaboration with Care Coordinator, provides transition of care strategies in complex situations such as: substance abuse, psychiatric, or dual diagnosis placement/services, ventilator dependent patients, inpatient dialysis services, patients with no insurance needing skilled nursing facility placement, patients requiring guardianship, long term/custodial placement.
3. Identifies community services and resources available to patients and families and facilitates linkage with those services.
4. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates to him/her the progress and status of  patients. Makes recommendations and revises plan based on continued evaluation and collaboration. Communicates proactively with members of interdisciplinary team.Evaluates patient/family progress toward established goals. Participates in rounds as indicated to address patient/family issues/barriers and to help facilitate safe transitions of care.
5. Integrates medical record and nursing information in assessment and interventions.
6. Ensures timely, appropriate, and accurate evaluation and reporting of suspected child/elder abuse and or neglect. Assesses for domestic violence issues and involves domestic violence program coordinator as indicated and appropriate.
7. Documents interventions in patient's medical record following department standards.
8. Participates in process improvement activities in the Mental Health and Substance Use Quality Council. Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. In accordance with established department and professional guidelines, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients identified by distress screening, care team referral and/or self-referral.
2. In counseling role, creates a therapeutic framework for effective problem solving with patient and family. Responds to patient/family needs related to adjustment to illness, disability, critical care issues, acceptance of discharge recommendations, need for long-term care placement, end of life, grief, trauma, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
3. Promotes social work and other psychosocial services to the care team and proactively identifies and provides services to patients who may benefit from social work services.
4. Identifies community services and resources available to patients and families and facilitates linkage with those services.
5. Collaborates proactively with referral source and communicates to him/her the progress and status of referred patients. Makes recommendations and revises plan based on continued evaluation and collaboration.
6. Evaluates patient/family progress toward established goals. Arranges and facilitates care conferences as needed.
7. Integrates medical record and nursing information in assessment and interventions.
8. Ensures timely, appropriate, and accurate evaluation and reporting of suspected child/elder abuse and or neglect. Assesses for domestic violence issues and involves domestic violence program coordinator as indicated and appropriate.
9. Documents interventions in patient's medical record following department standards.
10. Facilitates patient/family support groups and assists in mentoring new professional staff and student interns.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Masters’ of Social Work degree (MSW).
• Minimum of 1 year of workin a mental health or substance use program.

• Masters degree in Social Work
• Two years’ experience rendering clinical social work services in a health care environment.

Required License/Certifications:

• Current license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Certified (LCSW-C).

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - 

 The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Occupational Therapist Specialist- Behavioral Health

Position Objective:

Evaluates and provides interventions to patients on the inpatient behavioral health unit through group and individual modalities. Provides occupational therapy services and interventions specific to the individual needs of the patients currently served on the acute care unit.  Completes interventions and required documentation according to regulatory and departmental standards. The inpatient psychiatric OT develops and oversees the departmental curriculum and standards to meet the needs of the patient population in collaboration with the unit leadership team and providers.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1.      Conducts therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.

2.      Develops the psychiatric unit therapy curriculum, in collaboration with nursing and provider leadership.

3.      Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to care for patients with psychiatric illness, and provides staff education on recreational, occupational, and therapeutic activities.

4.      Plans and implements the unit’s therapeutic activity budget in collaboration with unit leadership.

5.      Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner. Follows Luminis Health practices to bill for Occupational Therapy Services.

6.      Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, unit quality council, and engages in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.

7.      Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence-based journal article review, and/or Luminis Health funded continuing education courses.

8.      Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.

9.      Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of psychiatric occupational therapy services.  Demonstrates ability to use clinical decision-making skills to triage patient milieu and problem-solve complex patient care issues.

10.   Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

·        The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

·        Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Doctorate preferred.

·        5 years of acute care or related experience in Psychiatric Occupational Therapy required.

Required License/Certifications:

·        Current license to practice Occupational Therapy by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

·        Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Heavy lifting

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.