Exempla Careers Behavioral Health Jobs

ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL TEAM TRIAGE AND -Wheat Ridge, CO

EXEMPLA DESCRIPTION:

Our hospital system is not just buildings, or remodeled nursing units, or the latest pieces of technology. Our hospital system is not defined by the awards we have earned or the number of patients we serve. What gives meaning to Exempla Healthcare is our people! It's our physicians, staff and volunteers who display their commitment to our mission and our values in exceptional ways every day. The actions of our people help bring a sense of belonging and hope to our patients; they give a sense of home and family that can be felt. We are Exempla Healthcare and we invite you to join us. The following department is looking for an individual to join their team. They are looking for someone who will share the same passion and commitment demonstrated everyday by their service. This individual needs to be committed to delivering the best possible healthcare for our patients

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Since 1905, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center has been advancing the art of healing and the science of medicine throughout western Colorado. Today, the 400 bed, community-based hospital offers a comprehensive spectrum of specialized care, from birth to end-of life. Every patient can be assured of receiving the highest standards of care. Lutheran's national accreditations include Level III Trauma, Level IIIA Neonatal, Chest Pain Center of America, and the county's only Sleep Disorder Center. The hospital's 2,540 employees, 819 Physicians and 668 volunteers have helped Lutheran earn numerous awards, including being named one of the nation's Top 100 Hospitals seven times. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center& Leading by Example.

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Exempla West Pines at Lutheran Medical Center is a comprehensive adult, behavioral health, 76-bed hospital. West Pines has a twenty-year tradition of providing comprehensive behavioral health services to the Denver Metro area. West Pines offers inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment, in addition to partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs for chemical dependency and behavioral health and a medication management clinic.

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Answers telephone inquiries, manages crisis calls, takes requests for assessments and transfer. Assists in tracking EWP admissions and discharges, capacity and divert status. Keeps a current and up-to-date inpatient and PHS census. Helps maintain an accurate log of assessments and admissions. Compiles and submits the daily ART productivity report to EWP administration. Enters ART patient charges for units of service in meditech on a daily basis. Pre-authorizes ART assessments and admissions to EBH services with managed care companies. Coordinates pre-authorization information with EWP Business Services and inpatient Utilization Review departments. Is knowledgeable of and adheres to EHC policies and procedures and all pertinent state and federal regulatory standards (e.g. JCAHO, HCFA, EMTALA, ADAD, 27-10, HIPAA). Is committed to exemplary service and leading EHC in becoming "Best in the Nation."

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in a human service field or equivalent experience in health care. 3 years experience in a psychiatric setting or crisis center. Familiarity with managed care operations. Ability to perform duties in a demanding environment. Current CPR Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years experience in inpatient or emergency psychiatric setting. Experience in managed care operations and pre-authorization of psychiatric and chemical dependency services. Ability to perform multiple and complex tasks in a demanding environment.

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST -Lafayette, CO

EXEMPLA DESCRIPTION:

Our hospital system is not just buildings, or remodeled nursing units, or the latest pieces of technology. Our hospital system is not defined by the awards we have earned or the number of patients we serve. What gives meaning to Exempla Healthcare is our people! It’s our physicians, staff and volunteers who display their commitment to our mission and our values in exceptional ways every day. The actions of our people help bring a sense of belonging and hope to our patients; they give a sense of home and family that can be felt. We are Exempla Healthcare and we invite you to join us. The following department is looking for an individual to join their team. They are looking for someone who will share the same passion and commitment demonstrated everyday by their service. This individual needs to be committed to delivering the best possible healthcare for our patients.

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Now you’re ready for even greater things. Imagine: the opportunity to work in a beautiful new hospital with all the latest technological advances and experience a culture that places the patient first! Imagine: the chance to expand your role, take on new responsibilities and be a part of an exceptional team. That’s the extraordinary opportunity offered by Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center and the other members of Exempla Healthcare: Saint Joseph Hospital and Lutheran Medical Center. Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center, located in the Boulder County community of Lafayette, opened in the fall of 2004. This 234-bed facility has the potential to expand as the community grows. It has already expanded twice since opening in 2004 which is evidence that the community truly supports the hospital. It offers spacious, private rooms and state-of-the-art equipment that will reflect our focus on healing. It offers breathtaking views, walking trails and natural building materials, as well as a central garden, soothing waterways and colorful flowers. If you are genuinely excited by the prospect of applying your proven expertise to the challenges of a thriving hospital, we invite you to apply today. Come join our family of service heroes at Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center. The heart and soul of the hospital are its people–empowered, respected and motivated to excel on behalf of their patients.

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Provides independent and advanced professional Behavioral Health/ psychiatric care through evaluation, diagnostic impression, treatment planning, brief intervention, and family therapy as necessary; and providing linkage for community follow up.

Completes risk assessment on those patients that have attempted or indicated suicidality, using sound judgment and clinical decision making, in consultation with on call psychiatry, predicts degree of lethality and provides at risk patients linkage to appropriate level of treatment.

Works collaboratively with other disciplines, nursing units, and community providers to develop and apply care plans for the more complex or recurrent visit patient

Provides in house BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, including differential diagnosis, consultation and treatment matching for substance abuse, consultation of acute psychiatric presentations that may be interfering with the patient’s ability to participate or receive medical care.

Provides formalized education to EGSMC (as assigned) to assure and maintain staff competency and safety while providing care for psychiatric patients awaiting medical clearance.

Reports directly to the Manager of Behavioral Health Services at EGSMC

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s level or above in nursing, social work, psychology or other human services field.

· Graduate of an accredited school with an MA, MS, MSW, Ph.D ,Psy.D ,or Ed.D degree

· A minimum of 10 years experience in conducting consultations with patients and families to
provide a diagnostic impression, make appropriate treatment recommendations, and provide brief
intervention or community linkage

· Current professional license to practice in Colorado, as a PsyD,
PH.D, ED.D, RN, L.A.C, LMFT, LPC, LCSW

· Certified Addiction Counselor l,ll, or lll

Current BLS certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Certified Addiction Counselor I,II or III or equivalent experience

· Experience with dual diagnosis

· Prior Hospital or emergency services experience

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

CONSULTATION/LIAISON PSYCHIATRIC NURSE S -Wheat Ridge, CO

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Behavioral Health works on the hospital floors, in the Emergency Department and at West Pines Behavioral Health Hospital.

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides psychiatric consultation and psychotropic medication management recommendations for patients in ELMC Emergency Department, medical floors, or Exempla West Pines outpatient settings. The Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with referring physicians/EHC teams in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric and chemical dependency patients. In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon Exempla needs or requirements. In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon Exempla needs or requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree required. Master's Degree in Nursing. Current license by State of Colorado as a registered nurse. Current registration with the Advance Practice Registry of the State of Colorado as a clinical nurse specialist . Current BLCS. Certification as an advanced nurse practitioner with the American Nurses' Association.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a hospital setting. Experience conducting behavioral health assessments in collaboration with a treatment team. Past emergency department work.

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR -Wheat Ridge, CO

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Provide care through effective, planning, intervention and evaluation. Meet the needs of the patient, family, and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination, and documentation and under direct supervision of a registered nurse. Treat and evaluate patients on the assigned unit. Coordinate patient care and report patient changes to the appropriate team members. Ensure that the progress of patients is communicated to staff, physicians, other departments and family. Document patients' condition in medical and facility records according to policy and regulations. Provide therapeutic interventions on an individual and group basis which are congruent with team structure and program expectations. Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans when requested. Maintain under the direction of the coordinator, ongoing communication with internal and external individuals and/or agencies as appropriate, utilizing effective customer service skills. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and requirements. Demonstrate age related care skills as defined by unit patient populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED One year Mental Health Counseling in-patient experience required (as evaluated by the supervisor) BLS on hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver's License preferred Certified Addictions Counselor preferred

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR -Westminster, CO

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED One year Mental Health Counseling in-patient experience required (as evaluated by the supervisor) BLS on hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver's License preferred Certified Addictions Counselor preferred

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR -Wheat Ridge, CO

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED One year Mental Health Counseling in-patient experience required (as evaluated by the supervisor) BLS on hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver's License preferred Certified Addictions Counselor preferred

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR -Wheat Ridge, CO

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This is a 16 hours/week position, non-benefited position
Requires CAC II or Above. High School Diploma or GED One year Mental Health Counseling in-patient experience required (as evaluated by the supervisor) BLS on hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver's License preferred

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - BEHAVIORAL HEALT -Wheat Ridge, CO

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38 bed adult inpatient acute psychiatric unit

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide professional nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Meet the needs of the patient/resident, family and interdisciplinary team through communication, coordination, evaluation, and service excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years acute psychiatric or recovery inpatient nursing experience. Crisis management training at West Pines within 3 months of hire. New employee orientation at West Pines within 3 months of hire Current Colorado RN License BLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For R.N.'s working on Recovery or Substance Abuse, CAC II or Above is strongly preferred. Prefer a Minimum of 2 Years Substance Abuse / Chemical Dependency experience for these units as well.

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST WEST PINES -Wheat Ridge, CO

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Provide efficient operation of the front desk and assist administration with day-to-day secretarial/clerical needs. Handle secretarial needs and special projects and requests as needed for other departments. Assumes responsibility for education and staff development.

Answer and route phone calls. Provide clerical support to administration, including typing, copying, filing, assembling reference materials. Assist other departments with special projects or requests. Schedule EAP appointments. Print out MMACS patient forms. Check in partial hospitalization patients (PHS) and MMACS clients. Collect and record co-payments for the MMACS clients, intensive outpatients and or PHS. Assist with updating the MMACS patient information forms. Make intensive outpatient and MMACS client reminder calls. Assist with office supply orders. Ensure the confidentiality agreement is completed by all visitors and outpatient private practice clients. Maintain data entry of room reservations, maintenance requests, logbook for keys signed out and special function request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum of 5 years receptionist/secretarial experience required

Previous P.C. experience required

Business office experience preferred

Demonstrate effective and diplomatic oral, written and telephone communication skills

Demonstrate accurate math, typing, calculator and business machine familiarity as generally required through a diploma or equivalent

Flexibility required to respond to fluctuating workloads and the ability to prioritize work responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Full understanding and working knowledge of eSummit computer systems

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

TRAINING CENTER FACILITATOR -Wheat Ridge, CO

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Facilitate programs for the Training Center, using experiential methodologies for community groups in the Denver metro area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in experiential education or related field or commensurate experience. Experience in developing and facilitating experiential workshops for large and small groups utilizing a low and high ropes course. Colorado drivers license Current BLS from American Heart Association and First Aid certification.

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best.? If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us.? We are Exempla Healthcare!???

TRAINING CENTER LEAD FACILITATOR -Wheat Ridge, CO

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Facilitate programs for the Training, using experiential methodologies for community and businesses in the Denver metro area. Interface with clients to develop curriculum around goals and outcomes. Assist in securing clients for training center programs. Participate in the vision of the training center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in experiential education or related field or commensurate experience. Minimum 5 years experience in developing and facilitating experiential workshops for large and small groups. Colorado drivers license Current BLS from American Heart Association and First Aid certification Prefer Wilderness First Responder .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5-10 years of experience.

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!

UTILIZATION REVIEW COORDINATOR -Wheat Ridge, CO

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Performs and coordinates the utilization review function including: Precertification, Concurrent Reviews, Discharge and Appeal process. Takes responsibility in identification of appropriate admission and continued stay issues.
Completes timely Utlization Reviews per contract, both concurrently and retrospectively, being responsive to payor needs.
Works with all departments on operational components of Utitization Managment.
Enhances the quality of patient care through effective and efficient use of resources available. Understands the balance between clinical knowledge and the business connection.
Works directly with Revenue Services with the appeal process.
Has experience in Microsoft Excel Worksheets.
Enjoys challenges of a busy work environment and has excellent communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health. Knowledge and experience with Managed Care In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon Exempla needs or requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of case management or Utilization Review experience, LPN or BSN, Business knowledge.

SUMMARY:

At Exempla we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us. We are Exempla Healthcare!