Intake Assessment Clinician /RN
About The Position
We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Intake Assessment Clinician/RN to join our team at South Sound Behavioral Hospital! As an Intake Assessment Clinician/RN, you will play a crucial role in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. You will provide technical assistance to the discharge planning process under the direction of the Director of A&R and offer general support to the case management program. Welcome to South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH), where passion meets purpose in the realm of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Our 138-bed facility located in Lacey, WA, SSBH is the newest behavioral health facility in the area equipped with cutting-edge safety features to ensure a secure and supportive environment for both our employees and our patients. At SSBH, our expert team, including licensed psychiatrists, compassionate nurses, skilled therapists, and adept technicians, is united by a singular commitment — to deliver exceptional care to every individual, regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer specialized programs to create a haven for patients to embark on their healing journey in utmost comfort. Join us in our transformative mission to redefine mental healthcare through person-centered care. Here, your unique skills and boundless compassion have the power to make a profound impact on the lives of those in need. If you are ready to contribute to a community that values excellence and empathy, seize this opportunity to apply and become a catalyst for positive change at South Sound Behavioral Hospital.
Requirements
- Education & Licensure: A Master’s Degree in a human relations field is required. Licensed to practice in the State of Washington as a RN mental health professional (RN with AAC-L).
- Experience: 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 biopsychosocial assessment to determine level of care.
- Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or arrange hospital admission.
- 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 provide counseling to 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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
