* Provides consult liaison and referral services to FMC Departments.

* Documents interventions, patient response to interventions and any changes in patient’s condition/status in documentation system.

* Coordinate the appropriate level of care based on assessment process.

* Demonstrates accuracy of documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses as evidenced by the appropriate documentation systems.

* Review clinical information for patients referred from outside facilities to determine level of care and facilitate admission to FMC BHS when indicated.

* Consults with other medical professionals as clinically indicated.

* Participates in and effectively contributes to patient care conferences, interdisciplinary treatment planning and case staffings.

* Communicates effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status, treatments, and patient progress.

* Coordinates activities to provide the community with resources and referrals, including assisting potential patients in gaining access to federal and state supported systems.

* Provides clinical precertification information to patients, managed care companies, insurance companies and other third party reviewers to establish the number of certified days.

* Functions as a liaison between physicians and families, coordinates with transportation services and other mental health facilities to organize the admission procedures.

* Effectively participates with the multidisciplinary team in planning and providing care. Supports team decisions and articulates the appropriate rationale for those decisions.

* Participates positively in orientation of new staff, student interns, and others