Geri-Psych Coordinator

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Initial contact with patients for admission to WRH Behavioral Health Care Units


• Preadmission assessment of the clinical status of patient referrals and evaluations of patient's needs: Medical Clearance, Insurance Clearance, Psychiatric Clearance.


• Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, hospitals and healthcare professionals upon admission to WRH Mental Health Care Units.


• Liaison between WRH Emergency department and Behavioral Health Care Units.


• Actively assist the referring facilities in addressing requirements of mental health patients to WRH Behavioral Health Care Units.


• Establish relationships with community and healthcare facilities, provides education across the continuum of WRH Behavioral Health Care Units.