Intake Clinician (Master's Degree) - Behavioral Health Setting

UHS•Highlands Ranch, CO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Clinician responds to people seeking assistance by telephone or in person and provides psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals to hospital staff or outside services based on the nature of the person’s needs and financial resources. The clinician assesses each inquiry to identify clinical needs and determine an appropriate level of care, maintains logs of incoming and pending calls and assessments, and completes patient admissions. Admissions are coordinated with the Business Office, Utilization Review, and Nursing Services. The role also maintains communication with referral sources, collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to support patient care, promotes positive workplace and guest relations, completes required procedures under CCR 27-65 regulations, and follows facility safety measures. Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Littleton, Colorado. It serves adults and seniors and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Shift differential pay is up to $6.00 per hour. Employees who are bilingual may receive an additional $1 to their base rate after passing a language assessment, which they may take after their first 30 days.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, such as counseling or psychology.
CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Successful completion of Handle with Care training; certification training may be obtained during new-hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred.
LCSW or LPC licensure is preferred.
Bilingual ability may qualify for an additional $1 to base pay after passing a language assessment.

Responsibilities

Respond to telephone and walk-in requests for psychiatric assistance.
Provide psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals to hospital staff or outside services.
Assess inquiries to determine clinical needs and refer callers or patients to the appropriate level of care.
Maintain a daily log of incoming and pending intake calls and assessments.
Maintain working relationships and ongoing communication with referral sources.
Complete patient admissions in coordination with relevant hospital departments.
Collaborate with hospital personnel and medical staff to support optimal patient care.
Promote a positive working environment and positive guest relations.
Complete procedures required under CCR 27-65 regulations.
Promote safety by attending mandatory in-services and complying with facility safety measures.