Coord Psych Admissions
Yale New Haven Health | |
United States, Connecticut, New Haven | |
20 York Street (Show on map) | |
Sep 27, 2024 | |
Job Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsibilities
Qualifications EDUCATION Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Substance Abuse, Marriage and Family therapy, or Graduate Baccalaureate degree in Nursing are strongly preferred. Candidates with a Masters Level degree that does not lead to a clinical licensure will also be considered, but only when the candidate's Masters Degree includes at least one year's educational focus on general psychology/organizational psychology/applied psychology AND the candidate also has a well rounded understanding of patient diagnostics with a firm understanding of hospital based psychiatric systems. EXPERIENCE Three (3) years experience in a behavioral healthcare/Substance Abuse Treatment setting or relevant work experience. LICENSURE Current licensure in the State of Connecticut of LADC, MSW, RN, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent education and professional experience is strongly preferred. Unlicensed candidates will also be considered in limited exclusive circumstances (see Education section for these details). SPECIAL SKILLS Knowledge of acute psychiatric treatment, treatment settings/clinical level of care guidelines, psychiatric diagnoses, behavioral health utilization review and appeals procedures. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are a must, as are independent analytical problem-solving skills, leadership ability, casework skills and computer skills (including word processing, data entry, and data analysis). Must be able to diplomatically establish clinical credibility with clinical treatment and administrative teams. Interpersonal skills must be very sharp in order to most successfully facilitate negotiations for scarce psychiatric resources, and to facilitate changes in systems and/or practices. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines and skill levels. Ability to quickly process complex problems, identify key components, and develop plans for resolution. Effective interactions with all clinical team and administrative members and the ability to elicit their cooperation. Demonstrated skills in clinical management of specific patient populations. Ability to provide clinical/financial education to colleagues, patients and families. YNHHS Requisition ID 123979 |