Intake Assessor (LSW)

Blueridge Vista Behavioral Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plan options

Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy)

Dental

Vision

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution; Life

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

BlueRidge Vista in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a LSW Intake Assessor to perform comprehensive behavioral health assessments for adult patients seeking psychiatric evaluation and admission. You will work with physicians, nurses, and case managers to determine level of care, facilitate admissions, and ensure timely documentation.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include risk assessment, collaboration with the care team, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA

Qualifications

• Current LSW license in Ohio.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessments for adult patients presenting for inpatient psychiatric services.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Evaluate patient risk, including suicide, homicide, and other safety concerns, using established tools.
• Determine admission appropriateness based on clinical criteria and hospital guidelines.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate admissions and transitions of care.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources, emergency departments, families, and community providers regarding admission decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

HIPAA awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Schedule: 3 x 12hr's (7pm - 7am with weekend rotation)
Location: Cincinatti, OH
Pay Range: $28 - $34 hr

About BlueRidge Vista

Our team at BlueRidge Vista is forward-thinking and provides behavioral health care. We serve the residents of Southwest Ohio and Kentucky. Our psychiatric programs and therapies help your entire family recover from struggles with mental health disorders and traumatic events. We offer inpatient services for adult patients, partial hospitalization care, and intensive outpatient care.

Position Summary

The LSW Intake Assessor is responsible for conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments for adult patients presenting for psychiatric evaluation and admission. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and referral sources, the Intake Assessor determines the appropriate level of care, facilitates admissions, and ensures timely, accurate clinical documentation. This position serves as a key point of contact during the admission process while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessments for adult patients presenting for inpatient psychiatric services.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Evaluate patient risk, including suicide, homicide, and other safety concerns, using established assessment tools and clinical judgment.
• Determine admission appropriateness based on clinical criteria and hospital guidelines.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate admissions and transitions of care.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources, emergency departments, families, and community providers regarding admission decisions.
• Verify and obtain necessary clinical information to support admission recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations, policies, and standards.
• Participate in shift handoff communication to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Respond professionally to crisis situations while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license in the State of Ohio.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records.

Preferred

• Previous experience in psychiatric intake, emergency services, crisis assessment, or inpatient behavioral health.
• Experience with adult behavioral health populations.
• Knowledge of medical necessity criteria and behavioral health level-of-care determinations.

Why You’ll Love It Here (Full-Time Benefits)

• Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution; Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programs