Behavioral Health Intake Clinician

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Intake Clinician Full-time Your experience matters Sovah Health - Danville is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health Intake Clinician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a master’s degree in social work or other related field of study.
• Behavioral Health and Psychiatry pending State requirements.
• Bachelor’s/associate degree in nursing pending State requirements.
• Current independent practice scope licensure in state of practice, LMFT, LMFT-A LPC, LPC- A, LPCP, LCSW, LMSW, RN or LPN.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis counseling and crisis evaluations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective understanding of legal issues associated with assessment/admission for Voluntary vs. Involuntary status, i.e. 72 Hour Hold, EMTALLA, and Mental Inquest Warrant processes as defined in state of practice.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers as well as maintain patient/family confidentiality and provide sensitive, respectful, and compassionate customer service at all times.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults (18 and over), or geriatric patients experiencing mental illness and acute psychiatric crisis.
• Capable of conducting crisis assessments that includes a mental status exam, suicide and violence assessment, substance abuse assessment, and preliminary diagnosis.
• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder V (DSM V) or most current version.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level