Emergency Services Coordinator

Chicago, IL
United States

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

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Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is seeking a Per Diem Emergency Services Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have experience working with crisis assessments with children, adolescents and adults. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a stable and growing behavioral health organization in the Chicagoland community. Come be a part of our winning team of professionals and make a difference!

An Emergency Services Coordinator at Hartgrove Hospital conducts initial intake assessments and establishes provisional diagnosis for patients upon admission. Emergency Services Coordinators maintain all data/records regarding the intake and admission process and provide accurate information to Hospital Administration and physicians regarding admissions, referrals, and discharges. Must assure compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations that pertain to psychiatric admissions and must assure the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.

Job Requirements:

Education: Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work required.

Experience: Two years of psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois also preferred.

Knowledge:    Working knowledge of Illinois Confidentiality Act, Illinois Mental Health Code, EMTALA and ILPA progress. Detailed understanding of psychiatric criteria for various levels of care. Thorough understanding of DSM-IV criteria. Computer training/experience, crisis intervention and risk assessment, customer service skills, leadership skills. Must possess a strong understanding of department computer systems. Bilingual in both Spanish and English a plus!

We have openings for both Evening and Overnight! Our Per Diem staff can have fulltime schedules depending on their flexibility to work our 3 shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd-Overnight)

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a 160 – bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for its diverse population of children, adolescents and adults. As a leader in behavioral health with in UHS and in the Chicago area, Hartgrove is a state-of-the- art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.
Hartgrove is a Joint Commission approved and state licensed facility focused on short-term crisis stabilization programs. We provide fully accredited educational programs, comprehensive Behavioral Health services, along with an array of additional services, while utilizing a holistic treatment approach.

Company Description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a 160 A“ bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for its diverse population of children, adolescents and adults. As a leader in behavioral health with in UHS and in the Chicago area, Hartgrove is a state-of-the- art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.

Hartgrove is a Joint Commission approved and state licensed facility focused on short-term crisis stabilization programs. We provide fully accredited educational programs, comprehensive Behavioral Health services, along with an array of additional services, while utilizing a holistic treatment approach.

Work location: Chicago, IL

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