Mental Health Counselor Job in Mamou, Louisiana
Manager Behavioral Health - General Services
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Profession/Specialty:Mental Health Counselor
Location:Mamou, Louisiana, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Summary:
Provides oversight for clinical services, assuring quality care, compliance with Agency policies, state and federal guidelines, and CHAP standards of care provided for the Behavioral Health Program. Supports professional development of clinical staff. Meets qualifications as required by CMS/Palmetto guidelines for this Specialty Program position. Must be available for Clinical Support at all times in person or via telecommunications.
Responsibilities:
- Provides oversight of routine departmental functions which includes assessment of staff resources and productivity, assuring appropriate care is provided based on specific patient needs and staff abilities, maximizing referral acceptance
- Assists in determining proper utilization of service, supplies, and equipment
- Monitors accuracy of documentation and compliance with data entry deadlines, identifies problems and initiates resolution
- Participates in complaint resolution
- Ongoing responsibilities include recruitment of staff and evaluation of staff performance, assuring standards of care are established and maintained
- Establishes and monitors work improvement plans as needed
- Assists staff in determining need for changes to the patient's plan of care based on information obtained from supportive services and equipment
- Effectively serves as a leader and knowledgeable resource for staff
- Acts as Agency representative with physicians, payor sources, and management
- Collaborates inter/intra-departmentally to ensure patients receive appropriate care
- Assists as needed with clarification required for billing and claim denials
- Demonstrates current knowledge of trends in professional practice, Agency policies, state and federal guidelines, and CHAP standards
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Assists in analyzing outcomes, reports, identifying problems and determining appropriate corrective actions
- Provides/arranges for educational activities as indicated
- Assists staff in utilization of patient-specific disease management models
Requirements:
- CPI
- BLS
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.