| Job
Code: |
1553
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| Job
Title: |
Mental
Health Liaison
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| Creation
Date: |
10/01/96
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|
Revision Date: |
02/07/09 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Exempt |
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing case management, social and
habilitative services, and counseling to patients. Works under the supervision
of a Psychologist, Mental Health Manager or Program Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Contributes to the success of the UTMB Managed Care
organization.
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Assesses and documents a patient’s mental health needs.
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Monitors behavior, mental status and medication compliance;
makes appropriate referrals.
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May administer and score psychometric tests under
supervision.
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Serves as liaison/patient advocate with program services
(e.g., families, classification, medical, security, and other departments)
for patients with mental health needs.
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Liaisons with patient, patient families, on-site departments
and community agencies to coordinate current treatment and/or assist with
aftercare planning.
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Conducts supervised individual and group counseling and
psychoeducational training.
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Conducts social history assessments and monitors mental
health status of patients.
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Assists in the implementation of Quality Improvement/Quality
Management (QI/QM) programs and the monitoring of compliance with required
policies, procedures and standards.
- Adheres to internal controls and
reporting structure.
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health / Behavioral Science.
EQUIPMENT:
Standard office equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:
Standard hospital,
clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. May be exposed to such
occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or
disoriented or combative patients.
OTHER:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
ANY
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS
REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND
EMPLOYEE SERVICES.
