Assessment & Referral Clinician (FT Weekend Days)

LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL • Waukegan, IL

4d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

We seek a dedicated, detail-oriented Intake Clinician to join our LBH team! The Assessment & Referral Clinician manages referrals and service requests, assesses individuals of all ages, and collaborates with physicians for appropriate care decisions. They assist with discharge planning under the Director of Admissions and Referrals and are the primary community contact, providing essential resources and support. Additionally, they support the case management program.

Requirements

• Education & Licensure: A Master’s Degree in a human relations field is required. Licensed to practice in Illinois as a mental health professional (Social Worker, Counselor, or RN with MHP).
• Experience: (2) or more years of experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements: A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam and working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

Responsibilities

• Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
• Conduct patient triage for appropriate placement internally or referral to community resources.
• Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or coordinate hospital admission arrangements.
• Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
• Obtain administrative approval for all admissions.
• Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy.
• Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
• Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.
• Demonstrate guest relations by example and counsel employees in need of training.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees