Intake Assessment Clinician: Mental Health Triage

South Sound Behavioral Hospital; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance (2x annual salary)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria on site

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

South Sound Behavioral Hospital in Lacey, WA seeks an Intake Assessment Clinician to provide comprehensive assessments, determine appropriate treatment placements, and support patients and families through the admission process. You will collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safe, effective care pathways.

The role requires a Master’s degree and WA licensure as an MHP, with 2+ years in psychiatric intake. Knowledge of DSM, MSE, and addiction recovery is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a human relations field is required.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Washington as a mental health professional (Social Worker, Counselor, or RN with MHP).
• Preferably two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ post Master’s Degree experience in a psychiatric setting including customer contact, required.
• Working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam, as well as working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

Responsibilities

• Receive inquiry calls and assist callers with scheduling face-to-face assessments or triage to the most appropriate community resource.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions through the completion of a comprehensive assessment to determine the most appropriate therapeutic level of care necessary to provide treatment for mental health, substance abuse, or dual diagnosis needs.
• Coordinate with the on-call provider/clinical team to ensure the most appropriate placement either at the facility or through referral to community resources.
• Work with the patient and support system throughout the assessment process to alleviate any concerns for care and treatment recommendations.
• Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy.
• Fulfill any administrative duties, as necessary, to ensure assessment and admission processes are thorough and complete.
• Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
• Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or coordinate hospital admission arrangements.
• Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
• Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.

Skills

DSM knowledge

Mental Status Exam

Addiction and Recovery

Education

Master’s Degree in a human relations field

Licensed to practice in WA as an MHP (Social Worker, Counselor, or RN with MHP)

Job description

South Sound Behavioral Hospital in Lacey, WA seeks an Intake Assessment Clinician to provide comprehensive assessments, determine appropriate treatment placements, and support patients and families through the admission process. You will collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safe, effective care pathways.

The role requires a Master’s degree and WA licensure as an MHP, with 2+ years in psychiatric intake. Knowledge of DSM, MSE, and addiction recovery is essential.