Coordinator Psychosocial-IP Behavioral Health Full-time Days

The  Coordinator Psychosocial reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Psychosocial Coordinator under general supervision of the Unit Manager and according to established policies and procedures provides counseling support advocacy and discharge planning services to patients as assigned or referred.  He/she assists in utilization review to payer sources for patient services rendered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews patient and family to gather data for psychosocial assessment upon admission.
• Maintains documentation and provides reassessment during the patients stay.
• Assesses patients age-related needs level of functioning and need for linkage to community services the impact of illness patients emotional and physical health and patients support system at admission and reassesses for discharge coordination and as needed.
• Communicates appropriate clinical review information to MCOs and other payer sources to ensure maximum reimbursement of services and tracks audit information as needed.
• Facilitates decision-making process of patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan.
• Coordinates plans for post-hospital with appropriate community resources.
• Serves as patient advocate in all communications with internal and external systems.
• Provides education on psychosocial issues in staffing and consultations.
• Provides education regarding diagnoses and community resources to patient and family.
• Participates in department Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Provides supportive counseling and conducts patient groups.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status.  Includes being able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to the patients age-specific needs.
• Assesses patient situations identifying possible abuse and neglect issues and initiates follow-up with proper agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Masters Degree in psychology social work or related field required.  
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field

Preferred:

• LCSW or LCPC

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time