Intake Clinician - Per Diem
About The Position
The Intake Clinician - Per Diem is responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. The Intake Clinician - Per Diem assesses all ages and collaborates with a physician to determine a proper disposition. The Intake Clinician - Per Diem provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of Intake. The Intake Clinician - Per Diem is often the first contact with the community and therefore excels at providing resources, and support to callers and walk-ins. The Intake Clinician - Per Diem provides general support to the case management program. Inquiry calls are documented and processed in accordance with Intake policies. Patients are assessed and stabilized prior to leaving hospital or admission to hospital arranged. On call doctor is notified and assisted with patient interview. Admission paperwork is completed in accordance with hospital policy. Intake (EMTALA) log is completed with all information documented. Follow up calls are made to those failing to show up for appointments. Pre-certification is obtained in accordance with insurance requirements. Medication is obtained after hours as ordered by the physician with proper documentation of drugs removed and accountability maintained.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree in a human relations field required.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Massachusetts as a mental health professional is preferred.
- Preferably two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric setting including customer contact.
- A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam.
- A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.
- Successful completion CPR certification and CPI training to within 30 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information.
- Assesses all ages and collaborates with a physician to determine a proper disposition.
- Provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of Intake.
- Providing resources, and support to callers and walk-ins.
- Provides general support to the case management program.
- Inquiry calls are documented and processed in accordance with Intake policies.
- Patients are assessed and stabilized prior to leaving hospital or admission to hospital arranged.
- On call doctor is notified and assisted with patient interview.
- Admission paperwork is completed in accordance with hospital policy.
- Intake (EMTALA) log is completed with all information documented.
- Follow up calls are made to those failing to show up for appointments.
- Pre-certification is obtained in accordance with insurance requirements.
- Medication is obtained after hours as ordered by the physician with proper documentation of drugs removed and accountability maintained.
Benefits
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- 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 north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
