Risk Assessment Coordinator | Emergency Department

Monument Health
flexible benefit account, paid time off
United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
677 Cathedral Drive (Show on map)
Nov 22, 2024
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH Emergency Services Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Starting Pay Rate Range $25.62 - $32.03 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary Coordinates, plans, and implements the day-to-day operations of the Risk Assessment Team , ensuring prospective services, linking recipients to appropriate resources or care providers. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends) Flexible scheduling Job Description* Essential Functions: Assists in discharge plan development, giving support to discharge planner as needed. Completes hospital-wide mandatory in-services as well as age-specific unit education requirements (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). Completes Suicide Risk assessment within predetermined guidelines. Recommendations are integrated into the treatment plan. Conducts and coordinates mental health and Suicide risk assessments, consults for at-risk patients, and/or screenings in the Emergency Department, nursing towers, or Behavioral Health Center to make appropriate referral recommendations to inpatient and outpatient providers consistent with the needs of the patient. Conducts appropriate assessment, utilizing pertinent data, develops an initial treatment plan, communicating this to the charge nurse and assigned staff member upon admission to the appropriate floor. Coordinates admissions to the Behavioral Health Center through the Emergency Department, nursing towers, and physicians. Coordinates the appropriate level of care with the admitting or on-call physician - communicating to the charge nurse the patient status. Develops and maintains positive partnerships with providers of mental health and social services in the community as appropriate to the needs and requirements of the patient on an ongoing basis. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - Bachelor's Degree- Human Services, Psychology, Public Health or other similar/relevant degree required Preferred: Education - Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences Certifications - Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - South Dakota Department of Social Services; OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - South Dakota Department of Social Services Physical Requirements: Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Job Category Rehabilitation Job Family Mental Health Shift Employee Type PRN 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.