Our Group is made up of highly skilled medical professionals who deeply value the health and well being of our elders. We take great pride in providing our community with high quality, patient-centric care and health education. Proactive and preventative measures help keep our community healthier, and we work with that idea in mind. Our approach is to provide our geriatric clients with end to end healthcare service to avoid the risky gaps that currently exist within the geriatric industry. Not only does our medical staff provide primary medical care in the convenience of their homes but we are also their primary Physician during their care at the hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities and rehabilitation centers. This A - Z comprehensive scope ensures the same medical team is connected and engaged with the family, health history, prescription background and their personal story. A thorough and inclusive approach for patients that deserve ONLY this elite level of care. Our internal medicine practice needs a Behavioral Care Manager to help cope with our expanding roster of patients in the Bradenton and Sarasota area. You would be working as a core team member with our Primary Care Provider along with a Psychiatric Consultant. We're looking for a professional who is passionate about mental and behavioral health. The person in this role will work with patients who are experiencing mental, behavioral health, or psychiatric conditions including Alzheimer's and related dementias. If this sounds like a match for your style of practice, get in touch. Primary Responsibilities: Travel to local facilities and provide ongoing necessary education and support to patient's care team on Alzheimer's disease and related memory loss/dementia and their impact on cognitive function Provide ongoing necessary education and support to patient’s care team on Serious and Persistent Mental Illness diagnoses and their impact on cognitive function Establish care plans that outline interventions to reduce behavioral episodes and improve function and safety Provide behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing, problem-solving, modeling, active listening, other techniques as appropriate Identify and provide de-escalation strategies and crisis resources for caregivers, patients, and families Provide effective non-pharmacological behavior prevention and reduction solutions Identify strategies to anticipate and calmly de-escalate distress behaviors Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications Complete validated rating scales monthly to monitor and assess response to care plan interventions Participate in regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload consultations with internal and external psychiatric consultants Facilitate referrals for the clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e.g. mental health specialty care, social services, support groups, etc.) Build community staff skills and confidence in managing behaviors through education and relationship building Qualifications: Formal education or specialized training in behavioral health, including social work, nursing, psychology, or related fields One or more years of experience in memory care and/or dementia-related care (preferred) Valid driver’s license required Knowledge of behavioral health, dementia, and care planning Knowledge of assessments, screenings, and care planning for mental health disorders Ability to engage patients in a therapeutic relationship when appropriate Ability to work independently with excellent time-management and organizational skills Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with diverse populations Intermediate-level computer proficiency with email, fax, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases Excellent customer service skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Salary: From $50,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
Work authorization (Preferred)
Benefits
Paid time off