Intake Therapist (Licensed)

UHS•Orem, UT

31d

About The Position

We are growing! Join us in helping others rediscover their “hope.” Since our establishment in 2011, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional and specialized mental health and addiction treatment in a nurturing and supportive environment. Together, we will work toward a future where mental health is prioritized, stigma is diminished and individuals can live their lives to the fullest potential. If you’re looking for an opportunity to build the career of your dreams and join a team of professionals passionate about others adolescents, Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital may be the place for you! Please visit www.aspengrovehospital.com Position Details: PRN-Schedule Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! FREE meals & parking Your goals and objectives include: Provide safety plans and resources for these patients if they're suitable for discharge; otherwise, coordinate with the hospital where the patient is as well as others to facilitate the patient's transfer to an acute behavioral health facility Handle all inbound calls for the hospital's primary intake line, and route calls internally when necessary Review hospital-to-hospital transfer requests and staff with on-call psychiatrist for admission. Collaborate with admissions & nursing teams regarding incoming admissions. Ensure timely and accurate documentation. Escalate transfer declines to direct supervisor or administrator on call. Actively encourage and maintain the hospital's waitlist for admissions Coordinate telehealth requests from contracted hospitals to dispatch on-call telecrisis team for behavioral health assessments. Schedule patients for the hospital's outpatient services.

Requirements

Valid Utah CSW or LCSW license or other clinical license authorized to practice in Utah REQUIRED.
Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check & drug screen
Ability to multitask with creative problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high customer service / interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively prioritize workflow (triage)

Nice To Haves

Preferred (1) year of experience working in a psych inpatient setting and detox preferred, but NOT REQUIRED

Responsibilities

Provide safety plans and resources for these patients if they're suitable for discharge; otherwise, coordinate with the hospital where the patient is as well as others to facilitate the patient's transfer to an acute behavioral health facility
Handle all inbound calls for the hospital's primary intake line, and route calls internally when necessary
Review hospital-to-hospital transfer requests and staff with on-call psychiatrist for admission.
Collaborate with admissions & nursing teams regarding incoming admissions.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
Escalate transfer declines to direct supervisor or administrator on call.
Actively encourage and maintain the hospital's waitlist for admissions
Coordinate telehealth requests from contracted hospitals to dispatch on-call telecrisis team for behavioral health assessments.
Schedule patients for the hospital's outpatient services.