Intake Admission Clinician (Nights) (Mon. Tues. Wed.)
About The Position
The Intake Admission 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. 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.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in a human relations field required.
- Preferably two or more years experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
- At least two (2) years experience in a psychiatric hospital setting, including customer contact.
- Knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam and the Addiction and Recovery field.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed to practice in Illinois as a mental health professional is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages referrals and service requests
- Assesses individuals of all ages
- Collaborates with physicians for appropriate care decisions
- Assists with discharge planning under the Director of Admissions and Referrals
- Primary community contact, providing essential resources and support
- Supports the case management program
- 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
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Job Type
Full-time
