Mass General Brigham·Somerville, Massachusetts
Facilitate behavioral health referrals and monitor system-wide capacity to improve patient throughput across emergency departments and inpatient units. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage data tracking and reporting using Epic and Microsoft Office.
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MGB Behavioral & Mental Health is an enterprise clinical service that supports and collaborates with all behavioral health departments and services across Mass General Brigham. Reporting to the Behavioral & Mental Health Inpatient Program Manager, the Resource Specialist supports system initiatives by remotely supporting behavioral health services across Mass General Brigham’s emergency departments, medical floors, and behavioral health inpatient units. The Resource Specialist works closely with the Program Manager, the Behavioral & Mental Health access team, and behavioral health stakeholders systemwide to facilitate initiatives that improve patient throughput and access.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate referrals for various levels of behavioral health care for patients awaiting treatment across several MGB emergency departments, medical/surgical units, and inpatient behavioral health units
Monitor system-wide capacity to help guide placement efforts Communicate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams both within and outside of MGB
Document and track tasks in medical record (Epic) or elsewhere as indicated
Assist with data collection and tracking, data analysis (Excel), and reporting (PowerPoint)
Receive and promptly respond to phone calls to central behavioral health call line, emails/faxes to central behavioral health inbox, and Teams chats from systemwide stakeholders
Provide cross-coverage of tasks related to central access (supporting admissions and bed searches) and central disposition (supporting inpatient throughput)
Attend department meetings and assist with other department tasks as assigned
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location: 399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$22.35 - $28.30/Hourly
Grade: 3
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A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a master's in Social Work, Psychology, or Health Care. Candidates must have experience in the mental health field and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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