ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW)

Windsor Laurelwood Center For Behavioral Medicine; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

A behavioral health facility in Willoughby, Ohio is seeking an Intake Assessor to manage patient assessment and referral activities. The role involves working closely with clinical staff and external organizations to provide crucial support for individuals seeking behavioral health care. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field or be licensed RNs, along with two years of clinical experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment and contributes to a century-long legacy of quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Working knowledge of mental health field and treatment planning.
• Trained in Non-violent Physical Crisis Intervention and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Handle the assessment, referral, and intake processes for patients.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and external agencies for timely care.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Patient assessment

Communication with external review organizations

Discretion

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health, or related field

Licensed RN

Job description

Job Summary

The Intake Assessor handles the Assessment and Referral activities at Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Health. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department members, administration, treatment team, external case managers, and managed care organizations. It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community. Windsor Laurelwood, located in Willoughby, Ohio, has provided high‑quality behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services for over 100 years, offering both inpatient and outpatient programming to adults, adolescents, and children.

Responsibilities

The Intake Assessor handles the assessment, referral, and intake processes for patients, coordinating with clinical staff and external agencies to ensure timely and appropriate care.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field, or licensed RN.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Working knowledge of the mental health field, clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family treatment, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.

Work Environment

Clean, well‑lit environment. Intake coordinators may sit or stand for long periods in a high‑stress, active setting with continuous low‑volume office machine noise.

Additional Requirements

Trained in Non‑violent Physical Crisis Intervention and CPR prior to independent assignment or completion of orientation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, discretion, ability to prioritize responsibilities, and a professional demeanor and appearance are required.

Benefits

Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine offers comprehensive benefits including time off, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, and a 401(k) plan for full‑time and part‑time employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. We embrace diversity in our people, services, and ideas. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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