5 counseling jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: To increase safety and decrease injury of the patient(s) identified at risk for falls and other criteria. The Safety Tele-sitter will be responsible for continuous monitoring of all patients admitted to the Safety Tele-sitter Monitoring program. He/she will also be responsible and accountable for appropriate actions when those patients engage in at risk behaviors.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care. Consistently uses scripted communication tools. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the AvaSys Telesitter software. Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Participates in hand-off (IPASS) of pertinent information/behavior when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift. Provides patient(s) with explanations as necessary without counseling...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Patient Access Supervisor this employee is responsible for promoting a caring and compassionate environment that allows Lake Charles Memorial Hospital to provide an individualized experience to our patients. This employee is devoted to promoting excellent patient and provider relations that encourage a lasting connection. This position gives our patients the access to the care they need by ensuring all scheduled and unscheduled procedures have been authorized by the payer. As well as providing a patient estimate prior to services, when possible, to ensure point of service collections are completed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Employee is knowledgeable of the LCMH Financial Assistance program and is well versed and able to give a clear definition of the program to all customers. Employee is able to recognize when someone may need assistance and offers...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner. Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. - Diligent Training Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques. Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband). Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff. Emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psych Aide II assists Social Services staff with data collection (PSA, Treatment Planning, Discharge Planning) under the direction of the MSW. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques. Positive verbal /nonverbal behaviors are consistently displayed as observed by staff, patients, and visitors. Provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner. Communicates concerns in a professional non-judgmental manner, responds appropriately by utilizing the chain of command. Identifies and initiates resolutions to concerns from physician, patients, and visitors. Conducts educational and diversionary groups as directed by Nursing, Social Services, and Activity Therapy staff. Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections,...

Intensive Outpatient Psych IOP Program Manager-LCSW DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The IOP Program Manager establishes the Program as the pre-eminent resource for Psychiatric Treatment both in house and in the area: regular educational offerings for the public or professional community, participates in community organizations, participates in all associated professional organizations.. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Develop and Implement Clinical/Operational Goals. Develop and Implement Financial Goals. Achieve Human Resource Goals. Direct and Supervise all Program Staff. Develop and Implement a Community Education/Service Network Development Plan. Develops and Implements Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program. Manages relationship between the In Patient Program, and the Out Patient Program assuring coordination of services and patient care. Is a model of therapeutic interaction, displays respect and dignity when interacting with patients EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE...