MH Access Clinician

SUMMARY

Access Clinicians are integral members of the hospital’s Behavioral Health Team. In collaboration with the Behavioral Health Navigators, the Access Clinicians are responsible for placing referrals and securing beds for patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Access Clinician:

• Conducts bed searches for patients requiring inpatient psychiatric care. This entails compiling from the patient charts the relevant information needed for review by potential receiving facilities.
• Collaborates with the nursing and medical staff to ensure that medical requirements are met for transfer of patients to inpatient psychiatric facilities.
• Engages in interactive discussions with potential receiving facilities to facilitate patient placement.
• Secures placement for accepted patients by verifying insurance and obtaining authorizations for treatment.
• Refers patients who do not meet inpatient level of care to an appropriate CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit) or CBHC (Community Based Health Center) in their community.
• Documents in the EMR according to DMH and departmental regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

EXPERIENCE

The Access Clinician should have a solid foundation in mental health care with relevant experience in a clinical setting. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, resilience, and the capacity to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a high-paced setting.

Pay Range

$23.39-$34.24

Location

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type

Per diem

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.