Intake Admission Clinician (Nights) (Thurs. Fri. Sat.)
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. This role involves documenting and processing inquiry calls, conducting patient triage for appropriate placement or referral, assessing and stabilizing patients, notifying and assisting the on-call doctor, obtaining administrative approval for admissions, completing admission paperwork, and maintaining an intake log. The position also includes making follow-up calls and demonstrating guest relations.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in a human relations field required, clinical, clinician, social worker.
- 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.
- Licensed to practice in Illinois as a mental health professional is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably two or more years experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
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.
- Serves as the primary community contact, providing essential resources and support.
- Supports the case management program.
- Documents and processes inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
- Conducts patient triage for appropriate placement internally or referral to community resources.
- Assesses and stabilizes patients before discharge or coordinates hospital admission arrangements.
- Notifies and assists the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
- Obtains administrative approval for all admissions.
- Completes admission paperwork following hospital policy.
- Maintains an intake log with all necessary information documented.
- Makes follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.
- Demonstrates guest relations by example and counsels 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
