Baker Act Coordinator, Full Time Days, Baptist Jacksonville
Updated: June 26
Jacksonville
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Job Abstract
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagsh... more details
Baker Act Coordinator, Full Time Days, Baptist Jacksonville
Requisition ID
2024-63360
Category
Behavioral Health
Facility
Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
Job Posting Summary
Baptist Health is looking to add a Baker Act Coordinator at Baptist Medical Center in Downtown Jacksonville. This is a Full Time Days opportunity. The schedule will be M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM, no call. Prior experience in the psychiatric filed is required for this role.
Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.
As a Baker Act Coordinator you will be responsible for:
Overall management and monitoring of all Baker Acts (BA) and Marchman Acts in the Baptist Health System.
Responsible for developing and implementing a workflow process inclusive of coordination of activities and tasks between providers, nursing, patients healthcare surrogates/guardian advocates (HCS/GA) and the Court system.
Responsible for tracking patient throughout the Baptist Health System to ensure compliance with BA Law.
Monitor 12 hour medical clearance, assist with the coordination of transfers from medical floors and emergency rooms, and function as the primary contact and education liaison with HCS/GA.
Coordinate the completion and filing of various petitions with the Court system, act as coordinator of court hearings between psychiatry, Public Defender, State Attorney, Magistrate, and patient's HCS/GA, and assist with the completion of State Hospital packets for all patients petitioned to be transferred to a State Hospital facility.
This Baker Act Coordinator will be located at Baptist Jacksonville. If you are interested in this Full Time Days opportunity, please apply now.
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Shift Details
Days
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred
Master's Degree
Experience
Over 5 years Psychiatric experience Required
Over 5 years Relevant equivalent experience in lieu of education Required
3-5 Years Baker Act Processing Required
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Preferred Or
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Intern Preferred Or
Licensed Registered Nurse Preferred
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Preferred Or
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern Preferred Or
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Preferred Or
Location Overview
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.
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