UTHealth Houston · 1 week ago
Court Liaison - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Court Liaison is responsible for coordinating and implementing the involuntary admission process, ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations, and providing quality services to patients throughout their admission and discharge process.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluates new patient warrants every morning to check for accuracy
Prepares involuntary list daily to send to Social Services Department Leadership Team
Evaluates the involuntary paperwork on new patient's charts each morning to ensure paperwork is available for the psychiatrist's completion
Files paperwork at court each day and keeps up with the Court closings and holidays to ensure compliance
Communicates with psychiatrists to complete 2nd medical filings in accordance with requirements for involuntary status
Communicates with attorneys for continuances of cases dependent upon discharge status of patients
Notifies psychiatrists regarding probable cause and final hearing dates
Submits discharge drop letters to the court within 24 hours of discharge
Maintains an accurate account of all CME's (Certificate of Medical Examinations) monthly for the Director and Assistant Director of Social Services
Explains the involuntary process to all patients and their families as requested
Plans patient care in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team
Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
Collaborates with other departments to identify operational problems and develop solutions/resolution
Works with all members of the healthcare team to assure a collaborative approach is maintained in care and treatment of the patient
Works closely with psychiatrists and Social Service Clinicians to ensure the timeliness of paperwork, treatment and discharge
Participates in education on and implementation of Involuntary process with Intake Department
Documentation meets current standards and policies
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Coordinates with team members all phases of the involuntary process by communicating any needs for the court process during their stay, (i.e. forced meds petition, pending expiration of warrant, etc.)
Explains the involuntary process to all patients and their families as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
1 year of acute hospital, inpatient mental facility experience required
Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently to move objects
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Prior inpatient mental health commitment experience preferred
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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