Intake Admission Clinician - (WEEKEND BAYLOR) (Fri. Sat. Sun.)

LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL•Waukegan, IL

10d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Intake Admission Clinician Weekend Baylor– Lake Behavioral Hospital The Intake Admission Clinician Weekend Baylor 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.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric hospital setting, including customer contact.
Licensed to practice in Illinois as a mental health professional is preferred.
A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam and of 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
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