The Mental Health Evaluator, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The Mental Health Evaluator is accountable and responsible for identifying, evaluating, and coordinating the care and service of psychiatric patients within the Emergency Department (ED) and the hospital. The Mental Health Evaluator coordinates with physicians, nurses, outside facilities, and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate the plan of care. The Mental Health Evaluator is also responsible for ensuring that the patient is placed in the appropriate level of care, with appropriate monitoring and utilization of healthcare resources, participating in disposition planning to achieve desired clinical, financial, and resources utilization outcomes.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A. Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum number of hours that is equivalent to a major (as determined by the LMHA or MCO in accordance with §412.316(d) of this title (relating to Competency and Credentialing) in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention.
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