INTAKE ASSESSOR- NIGHT SHIFT (PRN)

Thousand Branches Wellness; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Thousand Branches Wellness is looking for an Intake Clinical Assessor for their new Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. The role involves providing patient assessments to help determine the appropriate care level and facilitating the intake process.

Candidates should have a Master's Degree in a relevant field and experience in psychiatric healthcare. Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k), are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field or licensed RN required.
• Experience in psychiatric healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of mental status exams and addiction recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for patients seeking care.
• Coordinate referral and intake processes.
• Document interactions in electronic medical records.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.

Skills

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

Crisis intervention skills

Customer relations skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services

Job description

Intake Clinical Assessor – Night Shift – (PRN)

Must be able to work 36 hours per month with one weekend shift.

Horizon Health is seeking an Intake Clinical Assessor for our brand-new unit, the Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This 24‑bed inpatient psychiatric unit serves adult and pediatric patients. The Intake Clinical Assessor provides assessments to assist physicians in determining the appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Clinical Assessor is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates admission, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake Clinical Assessor is responsible for verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone using the appropriate greeting and attempts to obtain all pertinent clinical, demographic and insurance information from the caller to determine caller’s needs.
• Performs telephonic risk screening to determine level of suicidality/homicidality with caller in crisis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of admission criteria for inpatient and outpatient levels of care and is able to recommend appropriate service recommendations for each individual. Provides referral recommendations to appropriate resources whenever a caller is not appropriate for services.
• Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.
• Promptly greets patient and family upon notification of their arrival. Informs patient and family of evaluation and admission process.
• Conducts walk‑in and scheduled assessments, coordinates with the reviewing psychiatrist, and makes appropriate clinical recommendations for the individual seeking care. Conducts assessments for pre‑accepted patient transfers (direct admits) coming from hospitals and other approved referral sources.
• Identifies potential problematic disposition cases, including placement problems, medical needs or developmental delays, and seeks supervision prior to acceptance.
• Accurately and thoroughly enters information into the electronic medical records system in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Accurately and thoroughly reviews and completes all admission paperwork, ensures patient signature on all required areas. All information is reviewed with patient in an understandable manner with consideration of age and ability.
• Demonstrates knowledge of voluntary admission and involuntary procedures for court commitment.
• Coordinates and arranges for emergency medical or psychiatric care in the event a patient is medically compromised or if we cannot accommodate the patient; completes Memorandum of Transfer form accordingly.
• Makes appropriate referral for alternative level of care or notifies referral source for follow up if patient is determined not to be appropriate for admission. Completes referrals and Crisis Safety Plan for patients being referred out.
• Documents in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Utilizes appropriate terminology in documentation.
• Exhibits excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, visitors, families and referral sources.
• Promotes a safe work environment for self, patients and coworkers by complying with environment of care, safety, infection control and universal precaution guidelines.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge in assessment techniques, crisis intervention, varying levels of care and available resources.
• Participates in staff meetings, hospital committees, program development and innovations which will enhance the quality of services provided to patients.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short‑term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Care Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services field, or licensed RN
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred
• 1–2 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care
• Working knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field
• Supervisor experience preferred

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