Intake Clinical Social Worker LMSW, LLMSW Full Time Day Shift

UHS•Byron Township, MI

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units. We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Intake Clinical Social Worker position as we continue our successful opening! More information about Southridge can be found online at: https://southridgebh.com/ Position Description: The Intake Clinician, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Clinician is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake Clinician works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Requirements

Masters Degree required.
A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Active MA Level License in the state of Michigan: LMSW, LLMSW, LLPC, LPC, LLP, TLLP

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
The Intake Clinician is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients
Coordinates the referral and intake process
Facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Benefits

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!
Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership
Tuition reimbursement assistance program
Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University
In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses