Intake Clinician - Days - $10k Sign-On

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine • Worcester, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Clinician is responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. This role involves assessing patients of all ages and collaborating with a physician to determine proper disposition. The Intake Clinician also provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process under the direction of the Director of Intake. As often the first point of contact with the community, the clinician excels at providing resources and support to callers and walk-ins, and offers general support to the case management program. The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) is a cutting-edge 120-bed inpatient facility in Worcester, MA, providing exceptional therapeutic care and an outpatient partial hospitalization program. HBM collaborates with UMass Memorial Health Care and is committed to accessible care.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree in a human relations field required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information
• Assessing all ages and collaborating with a physician to determine a proper disposition
• Providing technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of Intake
• Providing resources and support to callers and walk-ins
• Providing general support to the case management program
• Documenting and processing inquiry calls in accordance with Intake policies
• Assessing and stabilizing patients prior to leaving hospital or arranging admission to hospital
• Notifying and assisting on-call doctor with patient interview
• Completing admission paperwork in accordance with hospital policy
• Completing Intake (EMTALA) log with all information documented
• Making follow-up calls to those failing to show up for appointments
• Obtaining pre-certification in accordance with insurance requirements
• Obtaining medication after hours as ordered by the physician with proper documentation of drugs removed and accountability maintained

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 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
• $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level