Who is UDA? University Dental Associates, better known as "UDA", is the answer to the question we all ask ourselves from time to time "Where do I belong?". We are a Doctor Owned, Doctor Led practice that is focused on providing patients with the high-level care they deserve. We are truly a team that works hard but enjoys every minute of it! We value respect and team engagement and strive to offer only the best to our patients. If you have been searching for a career that will truly provide you a sense of success and satisfaction, look no further because UDA is most certainly Where You Belong! What Does a Hygienist at UDA Look Like? Are you looking to join a team that goes above and beyond to take care of their patients? If so, then you are what we are looking for! Passion, drive, and excitement all come together to make a stellar hygienist at UDA. We want you to come on board and help us shape Oral Health Care delivery into something that exceeds expectations each and every day. In your role, you will help support the success of the office and our patient's oral health by performing licensed hygiene procedures, consistently educating our patients on treatment and care, and building strong lasting relationships with those patients. To do this, you will also want to ensure that patient records are maintained accurately and thoroughly and that you partner with the administrative team on scheduling appointments. When Can You Join? We have an immediate full-time opening! What Skills and Experience Does a Successful UDA Hygienist Have? <ul><li> Current state license to practice dental hygiene </li><li> The confidence and ability to educate patients on their unique oral health needs and desires </li><li> Strong communication skills </li><li> A desire to embrace preventative centered care </li><li> The ability to perform all hygiene clinical procedures, including (but not limited to) adult and child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, sealants, and fluoride </li></ul> Hygienists are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control trainings as required by law. Physical Requirements: <ul><li> Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. </li><li> Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer </li><li> Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times </li></ul> UDA is Ready to Welcome You to the Team! Apply today to learn more about our comprehensive benefit package and what this opportunity can do for you! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?5DBe%2b8BfJVt1kYCTK7ylfwg" width="0" height="0" />

**Hygienist**

University Dental Associates, better known as "UDA", is the answer to the question we all ask ourselves from time to time: "Where do I belong?". We are a doctor-owned, doctor-led practice that is focused on providing patients with the high-level care they deserve. We are truly a team that works hard but enjoys every minute of it! We value respect and team engagement and strive to offer only the best to our patients. If you have been searching for a career that will truly provide you a sense of success and satisfaction, look no further because UDA is most certainly where you belong!

**Job Description**

- Help support the success of the office and our patients' oral health by performing licensed hygiene procedures
- Consistently educate our patients on treatment and care
- Build strong lasting relationships with patients
- Ensure that patient records are maintained accurately and thoroughly
- Partner with the administrative team on scheduling appointments

**Requirements**

- Current state license to practice dental hygiene
- The confidence and ability to educate patients on their unique oral health needs and desires
- Strong communication skills
- A desire to embrace preventative-centered care
- The ability to perform all hygiene clinical procedures, including (but not limited to) adult and child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, sealants, and fluoride
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control trainings as required by law

**Physical Requirements**

- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

**Benefits**

Apply today to learn more about our comprehensive benefit package and what this opportunity can do for you!

Hygienist

Summary $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! This position will be assigned to the following:<ul><li>Primary Care Heritage</li><li>Primary Care Cedarville</li><li>Primary Care Magazine</li><li>Primary Care CMC SSM</li></ul>As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages , documents and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact. Responsibilities (30%) Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assists in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervenes to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assists primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consults with the physician as necessary, and refers cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitates and ensures patient engagement and follow-up care. Works with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provides brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assists in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time. (30%) Uses brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging , and outcomes measurement. Systematically documents treatment response and monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improves clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connects with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluates patient care plans with primary care team and develops appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Performs coding/billing following appropriate guidelines. (20%) Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.) Obtains and keeps available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provides and updates local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their family. (20%) Tracks patient follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients. Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record ( EHR ) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating professionals. OTHERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths based, solution focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework. Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness. Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicates recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accepts accountability for the clinical outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based scales to screen patients and then uses the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintains timely, clear and concise documentation in all required systems. Provides pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements and acts a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities. Actively participates in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provides education/training to practice staff when requested. Builds professional relationships with patient, families, facilities and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Completes formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention, and Identifies high risk patients and addresses opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicates teamwork, caring and compassion. Sustains productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure . Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned. Certifications and Licensures MSW - Masters of Social Work Preferred Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure, and obtain it within one year of employment. PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker Required Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working Required Education Education: Masters Degree Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./ Psy.D.in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e. APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred. Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and transition planning; techniques in individual, family and group therapy; awareness of community resources, public assistance and entitlement programs, ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; and issues relating to age and stage of development, special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical and/or mental health and/or welfare. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GI%2fTYOe1R3DryLBk%2f0M00Ai" width="0" height="0" />

**Behavioral Health Therapist**

$5,000 sign-on bonus available! This position will be assigned to the following locations: Primary Care Heritage, Primary Care Cedarville, Primary Care Magazine, and Primary Care CMC SSM. As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages, documents, and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence-based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact.

**Job Description**

- Assess the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervene to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consult with the physician as necessary and refer cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitate and ensure patient engagement and follow-up care. Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assist in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time.

- Use brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging, and outcomes measurement. Systematically document treatment response and monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improve clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connect with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluate patient care plans with the primary care team and develop appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Perform coding/billing following appropriate guidelines.

- Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.). Obtain and keep available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provide and update local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their families.

- Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Document in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and use the system to identify and re-engage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating professionals.

- Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths-based, solution-focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework.

- Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness. Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicate recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accept accountability for the clinical outcomes.

- Utilize evidence-based scales to screen patients and then use the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintain timely, clear, and concise documentation in all required systems. Provide pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assure compliance with regulatory requirements and act as a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities. Actively participate in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provide education/training to practice staff when requested.

- Build professional relationships with patients, families, facilities, and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Complete formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention, identify high-risk patients, and address opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicate teamwork, caring, and compassion. Sustain productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure. Provide for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- MSW - Masters of Social Work

- Preferred Equivalent Experience: Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure within one year of employment.

- PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker

- Required Equivalent Experience: Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working.

**Education**

- Required Education: Masters Degree

- Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.

**Experience, Training, and Skills**

- Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e., APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred.

- Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment, transition planning; techniques in individual, family, and group therapy; awareness of community resources; public assistance; entitlement programs; ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; issues relating to age; stage of development; special needs; cultural patterns of the patient populations being served.

- Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes, and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical/mental health/welfare.

- Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals/groups; interact with people at all levels; communicate ideas/concepts clearly.

- Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics.

- Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization; employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

**Physical/Mental Requirements**

- Exposure to stressful situations including those involving public contact as well as trauma, grief, and death.

- Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

- Able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device; must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

- Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

- Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.

- May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

- Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.

Behavioral Health Therapist (Heritage, Cedarville, Magazine, CMC SSM)

Summary $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! This position will be assigned to the following:<ul><li>Primary Care Heritage</li><li>Primary Care Cedarville</li><li>Primary Care Magazine</li><li>Primary Care CMC SSM</li></ul>As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages , documents and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact. Responsibilities (30%) Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assists in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervenes to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assists primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consults with the physician as necessary, and refers cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitates and ensures patient engagement and follow-up care. Works with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provides brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assists in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time. (30%) Uses brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging , and outcomes measurement. Systematically documents treatment response and monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improves clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connects with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluates patient care plans with primary care team and develops appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Performs coding/billing following appropriate guidelines. (20%) Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.) Obtains and keeps available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provides and updates local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their family. (20%) Tracks patient follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients. Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record ( EHR ) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating professionals. OTHERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths based, solution focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework. Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness. Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicates recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accepts accountability for the clinical outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based scales to screen patients and then uses the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintains timely, clear and concise documentation in all required systems. Provides pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements and acts a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities. Actively participates in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provides education/training to practice staff when requested. Builds professional relationships with patient, families, facilities and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Completes formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention, and Identifies high risk patients and addresses opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicates teamwork, caring and compassion. Sustains productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure . Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned. Certifications and Licensures MSW - Masters of Social Work Preferred Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure, and obtain it within one year of employment. PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker Required Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working Required Education Education: Masters Degree Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./ Psy.D.in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e. APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred. Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and transition planning; techniques in individual, family and group therapy; awareness of community resources, public assistance and entitlement programs, ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; and issues relating to age and stage of development, special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical and/or mental health and/or welfare. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gB58Zs13DENSyq0gWrpvigj" width="0" height="0" />

**Behavioral Health Therapist**

$5,000 sign-on bonus available! This position will be assigned to the following locations: Primary Care Heritage, Primary Care Cedarville, Primary Care Magazine, and Primary Care CMC SSM. As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages, documents, and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence-based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact.

**Job Description**

- Assess the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervene to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consult with the physician as necessary and refer cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitate and ensure patient engagement and follow-up care. Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assist in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time.

- Use brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging, and outcomes measurement. Systematically document treatment response and monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improve clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connect with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluate patient care plans with the primary care team and develop appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Perform coding/billing following appropriate guidelines.

- Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.). Obtain and keep available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provide and update local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their families.

- Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Document in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and use the system to identify and re-engage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating professionals.

- Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths-based, solution-focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework. Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness.

- Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicate recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accept accountability for the clinical outcomes. Utilize evidence-based scales to screen patients and then use the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintain timely, clear, and concise documentation in all required systems. Provide pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assure compliance with regulatory requirements and act as a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities. Actively participate in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provide education/training to practice staff when requested. Build professional relationships with patients, families, facilities, and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Complete formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention, identify high-risk patients, and address opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicate teamwork, caring, and compassion. Sustain productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure. Provide for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- MSW - Masters of Social Work

- Preferred Equivalent Experience: Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure within one year of employment.

- PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker

- Required Equivalent Experience: Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working.

**Education**

- Required Education: Masters Degree

- Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.

**Experience, Training, and Skills**

- Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e., APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred.

- Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment, and transition planning; techniques in individual, family, and group therapy; awareness of community resources; public assistance; entitlement programs; ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; issues relating to age and stage of development; special needs; cultural patterns of the patient populations being served.

- Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes, and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical/mental health/welfare.

- Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals/groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas/concepts clearly.

- Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics.

- Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization; employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

**Physical/Mental Requirements**

- Exposure to stressful situations involving public contact as well as trauma, grief, and death.

- Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitutes if required for your position.

- Able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device; must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

- Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).

- Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.

- May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

- Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.

Summary $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! This position will be assigned to the following:<ul><li>Primary Care Heritage</li><li>Primary Care Cedarville</li><li>Primary Care Magazine</li><li>Primary Care CMC SSM</li></ul>As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages , documents and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact. Responsibilities (30%) Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assists in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervenes to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assists primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consults with the physician as necessary, and refers cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitates and ensures patient engagement and follow-up care. Works with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provides brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assists in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time. (30%) Uses brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging , and outcomes measurement. Systematically documents treatment response and monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improves clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connects with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluates patient care plans with primary care team and develops appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Performs coding/billing following appropriate guidelines. (20%) Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.) Obtains and keeps available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provides and updates local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their family. (20%) Tracks patient follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients. Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record ( EHR ) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating professionals. OTHERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths based, solution focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework. Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness. Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicates recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accepts accountability for the clinical outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based scales to screen patients and then uses the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintains timely, clear and concise documentation in all required systems. Provides pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements and acts a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities. Actively participates in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provides education/training to practice staff when requested. Builds professional relationships with patient, families, facilities and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Completes formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention, and Identifies high risk patients and addresses opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicates teamwork, caring and compassion. Sustains productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure . Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned. Certifications and Licensures MSW - Masters of Social Work Preferred Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure, and obtain it within one year of employment. PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker Required Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working Required Education Education: Masters Degree Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./ Psy.D.in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e. APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred. Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and transition planning; techniques in individual, family and group therapy; awareness of community resources, public assistance and entitlement programs, ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; and issues relating to age and stage of development, special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical and/or mental health and/or welfare. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?d%2bMdP1Tb8GyGXKzHmwEeqwk" width="0" height="0" />

**Behavioral Health Therapist**

$5,000 sign-on bonus available! This position will be assigned to the following locations: Primary Care Heritage, Primary Care Cedarville, Primary Care Magazine, and Primary Care CMC SSM. As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages, documents, and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence-based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact.

**Job Description**

- Assess the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervene to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consult with the physician as necessary and refer cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitate and ensure patient engagement and follow-up care. Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assist in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time.

- Use brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging, and outcomes measurement. Systematically document treatment response and monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improve clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connect with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluate patient care plans with the primary care team and develop appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Perform coding/billing following appropriate guidelines.

- Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.). Obtain and keep available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provide and update local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their families.

- Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Document in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and use the system to identify and re-engage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating professionals.

- Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths-based, solution-focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework. Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness.

- Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicate recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accept accountability for the clinical outcomes. Utilize evidence-based scales to screen patients and then use the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintain timely, clear, and concise documentation in all required systems. Provide pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assure compliance with regulatory requirements and act as a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities.

- Actively participate in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provide education/training to practice staff when requested. Build professional relationships with patients, families, facilities, and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Complete formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention, identify high-risk patients, and address opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicate teamwork, caring, and compassion. Sustain productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure. Provide for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- MSW - Masters of Social Work

- Preferred Equivalent Experience: Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure within one year of employment.

- PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker

- Required Equivalent Experience: Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working.

**Education**

- Required Education: Masters Degree

- Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.

**Experience, Training, and Skills**

- Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e., APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred.

- Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment, and transition planning; techniques in individual, family, and group therapy; awareness of community resources; public assistance; entitlement programs; ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; issues relating to age; stage of development; special needs; cultural patterns of the patient populations being served.

- Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes, and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical/mental health/welfare.

- Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals/groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas/concepts clearly.

- Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics.

- Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization; employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

**Physical/Mental Requirements**

- Exposure to stressful situations involving public contact as well as trauma, grief, and death.

- Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitutes if required for your position.

- Able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device; must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

- Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).

- Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.

- May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

- Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.

Summary $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! This position will be assigned to the following:<ul><li>Primary Care Heritage</li><li>Primary Care Cedarville</li><li>Primary Care Magazine</li><li>Primary Care CMC SSM</li></ul>As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages , documents and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact. Responsibilities (30%) Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assists in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervenes to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assists primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consults with the physician as necessary, and refers cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitates and ensures patient engagement and follow-up care. Works with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provides brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assists in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time. (30%) Uses brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging , and outcomes measurement. Systematically documents treatment response and monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improves clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connects with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluates patient care plans with primary care team and develops appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Performs coding/billing following appropriate guidelines. (20%) Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.) Obtains and keeps available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provides and updates local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their family. (20%) Tracks patient follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients. Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record ( EHR ) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating professionals. OTHERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths based, solution focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework. Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness. Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicates recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accepts accountability for the clinical outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based scales to screen patients and then uses the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintains timely, clear and concise documentation in all required systems. Provides pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements and acts a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities. Actively participates in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provides education/training to practice staff when requested. Builds professional relationships with patient, families, facilities and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Completes formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention, and Identifies high risk patients and addresses opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicates teamwork, caring and compassion. Sustains productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure . Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned. Certifications and Licensures MSW - Masters of Social Work Preferred Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure, and obtain it within one year of employment. PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker Required Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working Required Education Education: Masters Degree Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./ Psy.D.in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e. APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred. Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and transition planning; techniques in individual, family and group therapy; awareness of community resources, public assistance and entitlement programs, ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; and issues relating to age and stage of development, special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical and/or mental health and/or welfare. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?JmKkUhxqLr1KmXBrqlN6oQl" width="0" height="0" />

**Behavioral Health Therapist**

$5,000 sign-on bonus available! This position will be assigned to the following locations: Primary Care Heritage, Primary Care Cedarville, Primary Care Magazine, and Primary Care CMC SSM. As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages, documents, and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence-based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact.

**Job Description**

- Assess the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and intervene to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consult with the physician as necessary and refer cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitate and ensure patient engagement and follow-up care. Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assist in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time.

- Use brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging, and outcomes measurement. Systematically document treatment response and monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improve clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connect with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluate patient care plans with the primary care team and develop appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Perform coding/billing following appropriate guidelines.

- Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.). Obtain and keep available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provide and update local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their families.

- Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Document in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and use the system to identify and re-engage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating professionals.

- Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment). Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need. Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes. Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths-based, solution-focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework. Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness.

- Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicate recommendations to the patient's medical provider or primary care team. Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan. Accept accountability for the clinical outcomes. Utilize evidence-based scales to screen patients and then use the data to guide treatment and follow-up. Maintain timely, clear, and concise documentation in all required systems. Provide pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements. Assure compliance with regulatory requirements and act as a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities. Actively participate in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provide education/training to practice staff when requested. Build professional relationships with patients, families, facilities, and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes. Complete formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested. Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention, identify high-risk patients, and address opportunities for intervention. Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicate teamwork, caring, and compassion. Sustain productivity expectations established by leadership team. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure. Provide for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures. All other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- MSW - Masters of Social Work

- Preferred Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure within one year of employment.

- PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker

- Required Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working.

**Education**

- Required Education: Masters Degree

- Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.

**Experience, Training, and Skills**

- Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e., APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred.

- Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment, and transition planning; techniques in individual, family, and group therapy; awareness of community resources; public assistance; entitlement programs; ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; issues relating to age and stage of development; special needs; cultural patterns of the patient populations being served.

- Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes, and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical/mental health/welfare.

- Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals/groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas/concepts clearly.

- Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics.

- Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization; employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

**Physical/Mental Requirements**

- Exposure to stressful situations involving public contact as well as trauma, grief, and death.

- Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitutes if required for your position.

- Able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device; must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

- Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).

- Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.

- May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

- Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.) SKILLS:<ul> <li>Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served</li> <li>Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care</li> <li>Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient. </li> </ul>EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager ENVIRONMENT:<ul> <li>Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D); </li> <li>Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.</li> </ul>Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xW6QgKmc6gB52LlOHKI6%2fAv" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.

**Job Description**

- Coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.
- Ensure that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care.
- Demonstrate performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization.
- Treat staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
- Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
- BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If the nurse has the required certifications at the time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew.
- Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served.
- Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care.
- Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of the patient.

**Environment**

- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens (C in OR, PACU, L & D; B in other Patient Care areas).
- Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.
- Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.
- Subject to stressful professional relationships.
- Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.

**Physical Requirements**

- Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations.
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking required.
- Requires heavy physical effort to position, push, and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies.
- Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors.
- Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits.
- Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

Clinical Nurse (RN) Inpatient ORTHO/Per Diem

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. • Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. • Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. • Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. • Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process • Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families • Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members • Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice • Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals • Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s) • Performs timely reassessment and documentation • Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process • Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow • Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process • Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy Standard III. Unit Operations • Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift • Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies • Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations • Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes • Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities • Provides evidence-based nursing care • Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry • Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards • Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures • Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance • Provides feedback for improvement of procedures • Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures • Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques Health Information Documentation • Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation • Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records • Describes the flow of information between various stations or units • Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation • Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy • Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices Medical Equipment • Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility • Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems • Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment • Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety • Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment Medical Order Processing • Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions • Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders • Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting • Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders • Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation • Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care • Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions • Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff • Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned • Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others Patient Safety • Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings • Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings • Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members • Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems • Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others • Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.</li><li> 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.</li><li> RN License in state of employment or compact </li><li>BLS required</li></ul> Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?0KUoOrworiWP%2bJIO6x4PyQw" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offer a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services, and more.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.
- BLS required.

**Work Schedule**

7 PM - 7 AM

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - ICU MedSurgical A

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Requirements: A. Education/Skills • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred. B. Experience •Required 3 years of RN experience in Medical Surgical C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS required • RN License in state of employment or compact • Current PALS certification at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs • Current ACLS certification at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs • Current TNCC and ENPC certification within 12 months of hire for experienced RNs • Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs • Current de-escalation training or completion within 90 days of employment with annual recertification • Arrhythmia recognition within 8 weeks of hire • Current NIHSS certification at time of hire or within 90 days of hire for experienced RNs Work Type: PRN EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9oUTlKZ647UGU5X3vAeEWwx" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting
- Manage contingencies of clinical nursing
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- Required 3 years of RN experience in Medical Surgical
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- Current PALS certification at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs
- Current ACLS certification at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs
- Current TNCC and ENPC certification within 12 months of hire for experienced RNs
- Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs
- Current de-escalation training or completion within 90 days of employment with annual recertification
- Arrhythmia recognition within 8 weeks of hire
- Current NIHSS certification at time of hire or within 90 days of hire for experienced RNs

**Work Type**

PRN

Registered Nurse Float I, Nursing Float Pool - PRN

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. • Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. • Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. • Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. • Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process • Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families • Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members • Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice • Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals • Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s) • Performs timely reassessment and documentation • Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process • Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow • Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process • Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy Standard III. Unit Operations • Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift • Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies • Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations • Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes • Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities • Provides evidence-based nursing care • Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry • Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards • Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures • Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance • Provides feedback for improvement of procedures • Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures • Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques Health Information Documentation • Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation • Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records • Describes the flow of information between various stations or units • Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation • Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy • Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices Medical Equipment • Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility • Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems • Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment • Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety • Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment Medical Order Processing • Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions • Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders • Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting • Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders • Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation • Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care • Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions • Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff • Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned • Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others Patient Safety • Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings • Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings • Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members • Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems • Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others • Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?eNPu55wfhiEplzFTBuXQngy" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse - Outpatient Cardio Cath

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. • Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. • Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. • Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. • Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process • Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families • Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members • Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice • Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals • Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s) • Performs timely reassessment and documentation • Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process • Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow • Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process • Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy Standard III. Unit Operations • Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift • Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies • Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations • Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes • Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities • Provides evidence-based nursing care • Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry • Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards • Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures • Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance • Provides feedback for improvement of procedures • Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures • Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques Health Information Documentation • Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation • Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records • Describes the flow of information between various stations or units • Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation • Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy • Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices Medical Equipment • Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility • Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems • Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment • Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety • Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment Medical Order Processing • Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions • Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders • Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting • Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders • Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation • Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care • Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions • Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff • Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned • Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others Patient Safety • Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings • Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings • Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members • Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems • Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others • Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.</li><li> 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.</li><li> RN License in state of employment or compact </li><li>BLS required</li></ul> Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qdmvJovGKdkDMDv62Jclmwa" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offer a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services, and more.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.
- BLS required.

**Work Schedule**

Varies

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed