Intake Clinician PRN

Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 74,500,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria on site

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is seeking an Intake Clinician to respond to referrals and coordinate information for services. You will assess all ages with physicians to determine disposition and support discharge planning under the A&R director.

Responsibilities include documenting inquiries, completing EMTALA logs, obtaining pre-certification, and following up with no-shows. Strong MS Office, communication, and insurance verification skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure or mental health licensure preferred.
• 2+ years in intake assessment in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Minimum 2 years in a psychiatric hospital setting with customer contact.

Responsibilities

• Admission paperwork completed per hospital policy.
• Inquiry calls documented and processed per A&R policies.
• Intake (EMTALA) log completed with full information.
• Pre-certification obtained per insurance requirements.
• Follow up calls to no-shows.
• Identify safety problems and take corrective actions.
• Medication obtained after hours with proper documentation by physician.
• On-call doctor notified and assisted with patient interviews.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Documentation

Insurance verification

Multi-line phones

Medical office equipment

Education

Registered Nurse

Master’s degree in human relations

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN INTAKE CLINICIAN!

The Assessment & Referral (Intake) Clinician is responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. The A & R (Intake) Clinician assesses all ages and collaborates with a physician to determine a proper disposition. The A & R Clinician provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of A & R. The A & R (Intake) Clinician is often the first contact with the community and therefore excels at providing resources, and support to callers and walk-ins. The A & R Clinician provides general support to the case management program.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Admission paperwork is completed in accordance with hospital policy.
• Inquiry calls are documented and processed in accordance with A&R policies.
• Intake (EMTALA) log is completed with all information documented.
• Pre-certification is obtained in accordance with insurance requirements.
• Follow up calls are made to those failing to show up for appointments.
• Safety problems are identified and corrective actions taken.
• Medication is obtained after hours as ordered by the physician with proper documentation of drugs removed and accountability maintained.
• On call doctor is notified and assisted with patient interview.

Your Experience Matters What We’re Looking For

Education: Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree in a human relations field preferred.

Experience: 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 hospital setting including customer contact.

Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia as a mental health professional recommended.

Additional Requirements: A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. Successful completion CPR/ First Aid certification and CPI training to within 90 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures.

Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in using MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal
• Strong organizational abilities
• Detail Oriented and exceptional time management
• Proficiency in utilizing insurance verification sites
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong decision making and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work with medical office equipment like multi-line phones, computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Knowledge of Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation and hospitals
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Team collaboration

Your Care Matters What We Provide For Our Team

• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What Sets Us Apart

• 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

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

Compensation

This is a Full Time and Part Time roles are non-exempt and the expected compensation range is $23.00 per hour non-licensed or $26.00per hour licensed. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Intake Clinician PRN!