Intake Clinician

Health-Solutions-West; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Solutions West, the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, seeks an Intake Clinician in Grand Junction. You will work with a diverse patient population, delivering therapeutic and case management services, discharge planning, and aftercare following hospitalization.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in a recognized mental health field, at least two years in human services, and a CO driver’s license; CAS certification is required. Travel between sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions required.
• Two years of human service experience preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse and mental health case management.
• Colorado Driver’s License required.
• CAS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and case management services, including discharge planning and aftercare following hospitalization.
• Utilize diverse treatment approaches with a varied patient population (children, adults, couples, groups).
• Collaborate with Clinical Team and Supervisors to implement treatment plans.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.Position: Intake ClinicianLocation: Grand Junction, Building FBenefits offered to Full-Time Employees:MedicalDentalVisionPaid time off accrual and generous leave policy403(b) benefits with 6% company matchPosition qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions required. Previous experience with substance abuse and mental health-related case management and treatment. Minimum of two (2) years human service related experience preferred. Current valid Colorado Driver’s License required. A Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) is required.Job purpose:Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to work with a diverse population. Provides therapeutic and case management services, specifically discharge planning and aftercare of patient hospitalization. Patient population could include children, adults, individuals, couples, and groups.Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used):Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse, pharmacology, and psychopathology and associated treatment modalitiesWorking knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes 27-10 (Mental Health Code)Working knowledge of HIPPA and 42 CFRKnowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteriaAbility to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner within a clinical treatment team setting.Ability to follow and implement direction as provided by the Clinical Team and/or any Supervisor who may be designated by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Coordinator.A working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to patients with emotional and behavioral problems.Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Health Solutions West sites. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.