Behavioral Health Intake & Referral Clinician

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Perimeter Healthcare is seeking an Assessment & Referral Clinician for its Springfield, MO location. This full-time role handles intake, referrals, and coordination with patients, families and referral sources to ensure appropriate level of care.

You will work under the Director of Intake, communicating across clinical, nursing and business teams to deliver patient-centered care and maintain smooth admissions processes.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a Registered Nurse accredited school or have a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health or related field.
• Experience in Behavioral Health assessment and/or treatment preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake interviews to establish and assess for appropriate level of care.
• Receives incoming inquiry calls and conducts an initial intake screening to establish viability for services.
• Serves as client liaison, providing accurate, complete interviews of patient needs and making appropriate referrals (i.e., free initial consultation, direct admission or outpatient referrals).
• Accurately and appropriately assesses the psychosocial and emotional status utilizing knowledge and skills related to children, adolescents, adults and the special needs of the geriatric population.
• Maintains an open line of communication with physicians and staff throughout the hospital, to support facility goals and to facilitate the delivery of patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

RN accredited school

Master’s degree in Psychology/Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health assessment/treatment experience

Inpatient Behavioral Health unit experience

Job description

Perimeter Healthcare is seeking an Assessment & Referral Clinician for its Springfield, MO location. This full-time role handles intake, referrals, and coordination with patients, families and referral sources to ensure appropriate level of care.

You will work under the Director of Intake, communicating across clinical, nursing and business teams to deliver patient-centered care and maintain smooth admissions processes.