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Clinical Associate
Northern Light Health
- Bangor, Maine, United States
- Bangor, Maine, United States
About
Department: Behav Hlth Consult Prof Svcs
Position is located: Acadia
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Wed-Sat 9am-7pm
Summary:
The Clinical Associate is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and works under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Associate is responsible for the delivery of care coordination to patients, individually or in-groups across the life span connecting patients to valuable outpatient resources in hopes of reducing recidivism. The CA functions for patients as the discharge planner, patient advocate, and patient educator and performs case management activities. Additionally, the Associate uses critical thinking skills to assess and advocate for patients; families in order to develop an individualized treatment and aftercare plan. The plan identifies desired outcomes and the strategies and resources to be used in attaining the outcomes. The CA will meet on a scheduled basis for individual and/or group clinical supervision to identify progress toward goals and to ensure continuous competence of duties outlined below. Annual performance review will document professional goals. In addition to the job-related competencies listed below, the employee must possess the core competencies of self-management, reflective practice, collaboration, systems thinking, initiative, and flexibility. Perform any duties and/or responsibilities assigned by manager or Supervisor for which qualified.
Responsibilities:
* Reviews and adheres to clinical policies yearly.
* Completes yearly updates in MOAB and ICare.
* Develops discharge plan consistent with MTP and TPU Completes discharges within proper time frame and covers appropriate elements.
* Coordinate team/family meetings as needed for discharge.
* Develops, maintains, and shares with colleagues' community resources while connecting clients with these resources.
* Serves as a community liaison among all internal and external providers. Has a comprehensive understanding of service cost and budgetary parameters consistent with the community resources being sought for a patient.
* Effectively identifies client crisis situations.
* Keeps current all consents, releases, and care plans (MTP, TPU).
* Guarantees the confidentiality of all information accessed regarding client's care. Maintains a professional manner when making professional contacts and inquiries on behalf of Acadia Hospital and the clients it serves.
* Assists patient with completion of all entitlement applications, including but not limited to social security disability, SSI BRAP, shelter plus care, and residential etc.
* Represents Acadia in a friendly and courteous manner.
* Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: Ensures that all work assigned is completed in an accurate, professional and timely manner, Collaborates with workers effectively. Informs co-workers and supervisor of scheduling changes and coverage needs as needed.
* Follows all procedures and timeframes for opening up new cases.
* Presents cases in a concise and accurate manner- both verbally and in writing.
* Reacts well to immediate client needs including activating resources and/or providing de-escalation.
* Seeks supervision and risk management support as needed.
* Ensures all signatures are current.
* Has working understanding of diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health disorders.
* Pertinent data is collected from multiple sources using developmentally and culturally appropriate assessment techniques Assessments of needs and resources including informal support systems, family members, friends, educational systems, organizational membership, social role functioning, environmental issues, i.e. economic situation, employment status, relevant cultural/religious factors and basic needs. Gathers and assess patients' needs and resources.
* Educates patient and family about utilizing appropriate referrals and resources Maintains and abides by ethical standards set forth by the facility and state licensure.
* Consistently makes contact with patients/guardian post discharge. Intervenes at the system level to support existing case management services and to expand the supply of and improve access to needed services.
* Promotes clinical understanding and needed resources of patient through participation at daily report.
* Morning huddles.
* Assists in maintaining a work environment free from recognized hazards that create a risk or injury to employees, patients or visitors and that all accidents and incidents are reported by employees and properly investigated. When appropriate, assist with the return of all workers with work related injuries and illnesses to gainful employment.
* Coordinate community services taking into
Languages
- English
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