Hours of Work :

8-5

Days Of Week :

M-F

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

Provides direct patient care through case management, program development and delivery, assessment and documentation of patient’s needs.  This position requires that the employee demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of the adult and older adult (geriatric) age groups and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race, and culture.

Your Job Requirements:

• Formal training, certification and/or licensure in area of specialization (including Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and evidence of current licensure in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two years experience under licensure or certification of area of specialization.
• CPR “C” certified.
• Annual training in Management of Aggressive Patients.

* Facilitate Chemical Dependency group therapy 3 days weekly.

Your Job Responsibilities:  

• Provides case management and documentation of these activities to include: discharge planning treatment planning, family and significant other contact when indicated, and contact with agencies, etc. in coordinating appropriate continuing care.
• Coordinates clinical program, facilitates and develops new programs, documents group notes and other pertinent information.
• Completes assessment of the patient in their area of expertise including chemical dependency assessment, diagnostic summary, and/or activities assessment.
• Participates in CQI projects or other activities as directed by supervisor.
• Provides information to payors for continued stay reviews of chemically dependent outpatients.
 

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Level III Trauma Center