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Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
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 unitsMonitor system-wide capacity to help guide placement effortsCommunicate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams both within and outside of MGBDocument and track tasks in medical record (Epic) or elsewhere as indicatedAssist 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 stakeholdersProvide 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 assignedQualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred; concentration in Social Work, Psychology or Health Care preferredExperience with the mental health care fieldExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSkills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Excellent judgement and organizational skills; evidenced ability to successfully multitaskAbility to be flexible and resourcefulAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAssessment and problem-solving skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in high-stress, high-pressure, fast-paced environmentsFamiliarity with mental health treatments and services, systems of care and community resourcesIntermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TeamsAbility to work independently
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
This part time shift will be Monday - Friday 1pm-5pm.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$19.42 - $27.74/Hourly
Grade
3
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