Intake Assessment Therapist II, Virtual Crisis Clinician

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

5d•$39 - $55•Remote

About The Position

Provides and coordinates telephone intake and crisis intervention services by performing psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention services to patients identified as having psychiatric or chemical dependency problems. Obtains insurance authorization for patients requiring behavioral health services and facilitates referral to physicians and psychotherapists.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2 years recent relevant experience.
CPI-Crisis Prevention Institute 5150 training.
Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, chemical dependency, adult and geriatric psychopathology, treatment and comprehensive mental status screening.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Performs psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention services to patients identified as having psychiatric or chemical dependency problems.
Obtains insurance authorization for patients requiring behavioral health services.
Facilitates referral to physicians and psychotherapists.