Intake Assessment Representative, LVN

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

2d • $39 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Triages patients according to severity of illness and determines patient placement into an appropriate clinical program, implementing the involuntary hold process when necessary. Provides competent and thorough mental status screening to for all incoming requests when a 5150 evaluation is required.

Requirements

• LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, chemical dependency, adult and geriatric psychopathology, treatment and comprehensive mental status screening.
• Must be competent in crisis interventions.
• Familiar with legal issues and California laws relating to the voluntary and involuntary treatment of the mentally ill and chemically dependent.
• Possess an understanding of current insurance benefits and medical necessity in the area of mental health.
• Familiar with criteria for disposition to all possible levels of care within the mental health continuum in the community.
• Familiar with community resources in the care of the mentally ill.
• Knowledge of PC and basic programs.
• Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
• Ability to take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Mental Health interviewing and screening skills required.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to interpret complex insurance regulations and authorization.
• Detail oriented and have excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer relation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor's: psychology, counseling, social work, or related field or equivalent education/experience
• 1 year experience providing mental health services in an inpatient setting of an acute psychiatric facility.
• 1 year experience in psychiatric intake, utilization management, crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients according to severity of illness and determines patient placement into an appropriate clinical program.
• Implements the involuntary hold process when necessary.
• Provides competent and thorough mental status screening for all incoming requests when a 5150 evaluation is required.

Benefits

• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level