What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST position at Cooper University Health Care?
About Us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Provides clinically competent case management services to clients as needed
Includes phone calls, communicating with patients and families, and completing forms or letters for the physicians.
Provide referrals and linkage to community-based services, and case management for patients and their families.
Contribute to the development of individualized plans of care, and encourage the compliance with treatment plan goals with respect to case management objectives.
Participate in daily clinical team meetings and document updates in client records.
Documentation of all encounters is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures.
May coordinate care with outside treatment providers and care management organizations.
Extract information from our EMR and utilize it to identify referral sources, time from referral to intake, and various other benchmarks.
Complete reports at least monthly, working with clinical supervisor.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Experience
Experience Required
Required
Preferred
Special
Considerations
Preferred
Special
Considerations
0-2 years
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6-10 years
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3-5 years
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10 years
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Special Considerations
Explained (if Needed):
Education Requirements
Education
Preferred
Special
Considerations
Education
Preferred
Special
Considerations
High School / GED
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Vocational / Technical School
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Master’s Degree
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Associate’s Degree
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Doctorate Degree
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Field of Study (Please Note)
Social Services/Health Field, such as, but not limited to: Social Work, Psychology, Nursing
Special Considerations
Explained (if Needed):
BA/MA may be in another closely related field if 2 years in related job.
Special Requirements
Skills / Qualifications
Preferred
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
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Documentation – Proficient in use of Word, Excel and Outlook
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EMR- Previous documentation experience using an EMR
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At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Provides clinically competent case management services to clients as needed
Includes phone calls, communicating with patients and families, and completing forms or letters for the physicians.
Provide referrals and linkage to community-based services, and case management for patients and their families.
Contribute to the development of individualized plans of care, and encourage the compliance with treatment plan goals with respect to case management objectives.
Participate in daily clinical team meetings and document updates in client records.
Documentation of all encounters is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures.
May coordinate care with outside treatment providers and care management organizations.
Extract information from our EMR and utilize it to identify referral sources, time from referral to intake, and various other benchmarks.
Complete reports at least monthly, working with clinical supervisor.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Experience
Experience Required
Required
Preferred
Special
Considerations
Preferred
Special
Considerations
0-2 years
☒
☐
☐
6-10 years
☐
☐
☐
3-5 years
☐
☒
☐
10 years
☐
☐
☐
Special Considerations
Explained (if Needed):
Education Requirements
Education
Preferred
Special
Considerations
Education
Preferred
Special
Considerations
High School / GED
☐
☐
☐
Bachelor’s Degree
☒
☐
☐
Vocational / Technical School
☐
☐
☐
Master’s Degree
☐
☒
☐
Associate’s Degree
☐
☐
☐
Doctorate Degree
☐
☐
☐
Field of Study (Please Note)
Social Services/Health Field, such as, but not limited to: Social Work, Psychology, Nursing
Special Considerations
Explained (if Needed):
BA/MA may be in another closely related field if 2 years in related job.
Special Requirements
Skills / Qualifications
Preferred
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
☒
☐
Documentation – Proficient in use of Word, Excel and Outlook
☐
☒
EMR- Previous documentation experience using an EMR
☐
☒
☐
☐
Salary : $55,300 - $70,100
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