Intake Assessment Clinician

South Sound Behavioral Hospital•Lacey, WA

2d•$31 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Assessment and Referral Clinician and become a crucial part of our welcoming community here at South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH)! In this role, your compassionate nature will shine as you screen for medical and behavioral emergencies through completing a robust and comprehensive assessment, ensuring our patients receive the care they need. Collaborating closely with our dedicated clinical team, you'll help determine the best treatment placement and provide support and reassurance to patients and their support systems, ensuring their journey is as smooth as possible. Join us and positively impact the lives of those we serve! South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH) is a 138-bed facility located in Lacey, WA, 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.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a human relations field is required.
Licensed to practice in the State of Washington as a mental health professional (LICSWA, LICSW, LMHCA, LMHC, AAC-L).
A minimum of two (2) years’ post Master’s Degree experience in a psychiatric setting including customer contact, required.
A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam, as well as working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

Nice To Haves

Preferably two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

Receive inquiry calls and assist callers with scheduling face-to-face assessments or triage to the most appropriate community resource.
Screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions through the completion of a comprehensive assessment to determine the most appropriate therapeutic level of care necessary to provide treatment for mental health, substance abuse, or dual diagnosis needs.
Coordinate with the on-call provider/clinical team to ensure the most appropriate placement either at the facility or through referral to community resources.
Work with the patient and support system throughout the assessment process to alleviate any concerns for care and treatment recommendations.
Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy.
Fulfill any administrative duties, as necessary, to ensure assessment and admission processes are thorough and complete.
Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or coordinate hospital admission arrangements.
Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.

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