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Atlantic Health System Behavioral Health Clinician in Summit, New Jersey
Elder Life Specialist Job Description:
Identify appropriate candidates based on clinical documentation and clinical assessment of needs for Dementia, stroke depression, anxiety delirium management orders triggers hearing and visual impairments.
Assess mental status of patients visited using Cam tool during visits.
Clinically assess need for counseling and education to patient (if applicable) and family at bedside
Collaborate with other staff in the development and implementation of initialized therapeutic interventions incorporating the delirium prevention protocol.
Collaborate with other staff in providing appropriate behavior management techniques for patients with dementia
Educate families on delirium and counsel on techniques to manage behaviors associated with delirium
Assist with counsel to families preparing to take patient home with signs of fluctuating delirium
Document clinical impression and interventions used with patients seen in order to facilitate continuity of care among Elder Life specialists
Assist in training and supporting volunteers as volunteer program develops
Maintain activity supplies on the units
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work psychology or sociology
Experience:
No licensure requirements
Experience or keen interest working with older adults.