Intake Clinician
About The Position
The Intake Clinician at Ridgeview Institute Monroe is part of the treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. The role works under the guidance of a Director of A&R and contributes to a therapeutic environment that supports patients’ well-being. Responsibilities include processing inquiry calls, assessing and stabilizing patients before they leave or are admitted to the hospital, coordinating with the on-call doctor for patient interviews, and completing admission paperwork and the EMTALA log in accordance with hospital policies. The clinician also follows up with people who miss appointments, obtains insurance pre-certification, supports guest relations, and notifies administration of problems or significant events. This is a per-diem (PRN) role in Monroe, Georgia, with an expected compensation of $25.00 per hour. The position may require overtime and flexible hours.
Requirements
- Be a Registered Nurse or hold a master's degree in a human relations field.
- Hold an LCSW or LPC.
- Have at least two years of experience in a psychiatric hospital setting, including customer contact.
- Have knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam.
- Have working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.
- Successfully complete CPR Certification and CPI before assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment.
- Be willing to work overtime and flexible hours when required.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
- Licensure to practice in Georgia as a mental health professional is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Document and process inquiry calls in accordance with A&R policies.
- Assess and stabilize patients before they leave the hospital or arrange for hospital admission.
- Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
- Complete admission paperwork in accordance with hospital policy.
- Complete the Intake (EMTALA) log and document all required information.
- Make follow-up calls to people who fail to attend appointments.
- Obtain pre-certification in accordance with insurance requirements.
- Demonstrate guest relations and counsel employees who need guest relations training.
- Notify administration of problems or significant events.
- Provide continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across age groups.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance coverage up to twice annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career and training development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
