Assistant Director of Emergency Services

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:   Covers for Director in his/her absence. Has supervisory responsibility during the assigned shift, which includes providing supervision to all Emergency Service staff within the department.  Responsible for the oversight and performance of intake calls, consumer assessments and consumer triage through collaborative efforts with attending physicians, case managers, and clinical treatment team members.  Responsible for the initial assessment process (which includes prior treatment history, previous medications, health screen, risk factors, and family dynamics).   Establishes a provisional diagnosis for patient.  Oversees the admission process including appropriateness of the admission, completion of all required admission paperwork, pre-certifications and benefit verifications and coordination with the Physician, Social Services clinician, U.R. Coordinator and treatment team.  Obtains billing and insurance information, unit/program assignment, etc.  Knowledgeable and able to explain Hospital programs and services.  Understands and considers basic growth and development needs specific to the age and population served.  Provides accurate and complete information to Hospital Administration and physicians regarding admissions, referrals, discharges, etc.  Trains other staff in the admission process, policies and procedures.  Assures compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations that pertain to psychiatric admissions.  Maintains all data/records regarding the intake and admission process. Obtains, organizes and has current information regarding discharges, bed availability, admission times, etc., level of care assessments as needed.  Has a strong understanding of the department computer systems.  Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Education:  Masters degree required; Masters degree in Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Nursing degree preferred; or doctorate degree preferred.

Experience: Seven (7)  years or more of direct intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population in an inpatient setting required. Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience required.

Licensure/Certification:  LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW and/or RN license preferred

Knowledge: Working knowledge of Illinois Confidentiality Act, Illinois Mental Health Code, EMTALA and ILPA process detailed understanding of psychiatric criteria for various levels of care.  Thorough understanding of DSM-IV criteria. Computer training/experience, crisis intervention and risk assessment, customer service skills, leadership skills.

Supervision Received:     Director of Emergency Services or designee

Supervision Exercised:    Emergency Services Counselor

Line of Promotion:  Director of Emergency Services

Working Conditions:   Works in the Emergency Services area, the inpatient units and other areas of the Hospital.  Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable disease and risks associated with managing psychiatric patients with the potential to lose control.  General Hospital Environment.

Physical Requirements:  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.  Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and stooping. 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Job Classification: Full Time/Exempt; Hours vary based on 24 hour accountability and may include day, evening, night and weekend hours.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

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