On Call Mental Hygiene Evaluator (74983)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$50 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Huntington, WV Huntington, West Virginia open_in_new |
About this job
Job Title: On Call Mental Hygiene Evaluator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Department: Clinical
Preparation Date: August 2022
CENTERS MISSION AND VISION:
The mission of Prestera Center is a united effort dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential and to be the preferred choice for behavioral health services.
JOB SUMMARY
The On Call Mental Hygiene Evaluator assists individuals and their family/legal guardians when a crisis arises. Collaborates and engages with community resources to prevent the need for involuntary commitment when inpatient services are needed. Provides education & resources to families/legal guardians to promote resilience and recovery for individuals in crisis. Conducts mental hygiene evaluations to determine if a respondent meets the criteria for involuntary hospitalization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engages and communicates effectively with consumers and families, physicians, health care providers, internal and external team members.
- Provides face to face and phone crisis support to individuals who call the crisis line or walk in seeking crisis services when crisis workers are unavailable.
- Responds timely to all incoming calls after normal business hours, including but not limited to hospitals, commissioners, petitioners, crisis units, etc.
- Presents to the area of assessment or is available online within an hour of being called for an evaluation unless approved by supervisor.
- Works as a team with crisis worker when a mental hygiene has been initiated and until its completion. This could include but isnt limited to: Reviewing medical and Prestera records, talking to medical staff and respondent/petitioner/family, completing mental hygiene evaluation, and testifying in court proceedings.
- Provides on call crisis coverage at least two days per month.
- Provides case consultation to staff as requested.
- Completes all needed documentation as well as ensuring the petition, certification, and medical records are provided to the parties involved.
- Completes crisis safety plans with consumers when indicated by assessment.
- Refers consumers and families to additional services based on individual consumer need.
- Utilizes technology to the fullest degree possible to expedite crisis service processes for the consumer and other collaborating partners.
- Attends all departmental and center meetings/trainings as assigned.
- Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA, and risk management policies and procedures including but not limited to completing Incident Reports.
- All other duties assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct supervisory responsibilities are required.
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