Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management - $45+ per hour

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Staff
  At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.Job SummaryBehavioral Health Services (BHS) is made up of a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Mental Health Professionals, Medical Assistants, and Administrative Staff. These professionals work together to provide a gold standard of care regarding effective treatment to support Memorial Hermann patients in an effort to connect the patient to the most appropriate level of care. Our goal is to increase access to behavioral health treatment services, promote better health outcomes for patients with chronic or urgent mental health treatment needs by utilizing empirically validated interventions, decrease unnecessary ER visits, and decrease incarcerations.Job DescriptionPsych Response Case Management is a Mobile position that offers a range of therapeutic services including intensive case management services in a variety of settings, including home visits. The role also includes brief therapeutic service interventions to patients with a variety of mental health diagnosis which may include complex medical pictures. Additionally, they will also engage in behavioral health assessments similar to the Psych Response Team. The role is hybrid with some work from home opportunities, but continues to be a very mobile position.Shift: Mon-Fri, 9-5.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Masters Degree in Social Work and licensure as a clinician or undergoing clinical supervision; or Master's degree in counseling or related field.Licenses/Certification: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist-Associate (LMFT-A), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Five (5) years psychiatric/healthcare field experience preferred, Internships considered.
  • Knowledge of best practices in working with various psychiatric populations.
  • The ability to work independently.
  • Proven capability in conducting evaluations to determine the psychosocial and psychiatric needs of adults, children and families.
  • Demonstrates the ability to complete thorough risk assessments for suicide and homicide.
  • Effective use of the role of the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel (DSM) in diagnosing mental illness.
  • Demonstrates an ability to recommend the appropriate psychiatric levels of care.
  • Applies crisis intervention techniques as well as evidenced based counseling techniques with both individuals and family members.
  • Developed skill set of family systems and effective strategies for engaging the family in the patient's treatment.
  • Maintain clinician annual core competencies in: HIPAA/Privacy, Cultural Competence, Information Security Awareness, Domestic Violence, Levels of Care, Medications, Substance Use, DSM, Suicide/Homicide Assessments, and Psychiatric Emergencies.
  • Theoretical knowledge of interviewing, assessment, organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to apply theory into the practice of : 1) identifying appropriate community resources on assigned caseload and 2) working collaboratively with patients, families, multi-disciplinary team and community agencies to achieve desired patient outcomes 3) Seeking consultation/supervision from team clinical leaders on complex psychiatric and/or medical cases when clinically appropriate.
  • Possess knowledge of the importance of interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians and health care team colleagues. Good analytical and PC skills. Understands the need to develop collaborative relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies. Good communication skills and the theoretical knowledge of the importance of negotiation skills.
  • Openness to working with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; being open-minded and adaptable to change. Demonstrate the ability to connect patients and families with necessary services, both inside and outside the MHHS network. Some knowledge of services available in the local community, particularly services available to patients with limited or non-existent payment resources. Demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with clients and other staff.
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.Principal Accountabilities
    • On the basis of a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment, the BHCII will assess the patient and their psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of current and prior functioning levels, patient's mental health history, severity of psychiatric symptoms, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
    • Evaluates for self-injurious or harmful behaviors and recommends precautions according to patient acuity.
    • Consults with BHS medical directors (psychiatrists) and attending physician for case review and medication recommendations.
    • Provides psychiatric diagnoses and appropriately document clinical criteria and psychiatric symptoms.
    • Provides counseling and/or treatment to individuals, couples, families, or groups by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship to understand and intervene in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and psychosocial dynamics; and to diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and addictions.
    • Educates to adults, children and families experiencing emotional disturbances, mental illness or problems related to substance abuse.
    • Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
    • Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.
    • Serves as a resource person and provides crisis counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions.
    • Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and the community at large.
    • Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
    • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
    • Other duties as assigned.Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #10276_491353721. Posted job title: behavioral health clinician - psych response case managementAbout Memorial Hermann Health SystemCompany Overview:Charting a better future. A future that's built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,100 affiliated physicians and 29,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do - charting a better future for all.
      *Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
      Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
      Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
      Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.Benefits
      • Dental benefits
      • Vision benefits
      • Employee assistance programs
      • 403b retirement plan
      • Health Care FSA
      • Dependent Care FSA
      • School loan reimbursement

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