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Schedule Details: Full Time, Evening Shift – 12-hour shifts every Sunday through Tuesday + 8 hour shifts every other Wednesday
Responsible for the coordination of care and mental health referral services for Covenant Health emergency departments, providing interventions for patients. Provides referral and connection to needed services for patients and families presenting to the emergency departments, working to prevent avoidable admissions/readmissions. Provides assessment and appropriate interventions for patient care needs. Works to ensure appropriate utilization of acute care beds through assessment of alternative site of care options. Collaborates with medical care teams, community agencies and patients/families to ensure safe discharge planning. Works to determine alternative site of care options and initiates proactive discharge planning for patients being admitted. Assists multidisciplinary team to recognize and respond to mental health needs through assessment and disposition. Responsible for entering into the database/tracking and all EMR documentation of services provided.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related healthcare field
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
- 3 years of experience working with children and families, preferably in child protection system, mental health clinic or agency
Why Join Providence?Â
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
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