Assessment Clinician, PRN
About The Position
Denver Springs is hiring an Assessment Clinician on a PRN basis at its Englewood facility. The clinician receives inquiry calls and helps callers schedule face-to-face assessments or connects them with appropriate community referrals. The role assesses patients presenting for assessment, screens for medical and behavioral emergencies, and provides comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to people seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The clinician coordinates with the clinical team and on-call physician to ensure patient needs are met at the facility or through appropriate community providers. The role also explains treatment to patients and families to help reduce fear and other barriers to accepting and continuing care, and completes admission and external-payer precertification processes as needed. The position pays $38 per hour. Flexible hours and overtime may be required. With proper credentials, the Specialist may be required to check patients’ vital signs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
- Current state licensure.
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- CPR and CPI certification within 30 days.
- Ability to meet typing and keyboard expectations.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Independent licensure is highly preferred.
- Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive inquiry calls and help callers schedule face-to-face assessments or direct them to appropriate community referrals.
- Assess, or ensure assessment by a qualified mental health professional of, patients who present for assessment.
- Screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
- Provide comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
- Coordinate with the clinical team and on-call physician to ensure patient needs are met at the facility or through appropriate community providers.
- Explain treatment to patients and families to help reduce fear and other attitudes that obstruct acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
- Complete admission and external-payer precertification administrative processes as necessary.
- Check patient vital signs when required and when properly credentialed.
Benefits
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
