Intake Clinician: Crisis & Assessments (PRN, Night Shift)

Universal Health Services; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay up to $6.00 per

Overnight PRN shift opportunity

Job summary

Highlands Behavioral Health System in Littleton, CO, is seeking an Intake Clinician to perform psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals for patients using both phone and in-person contact. Admissions are facilitated through coordination with the Business Office, Utilization Review, and Nursing Services.

This PRN role requires a Masters in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling, with Colorado licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.
• Licensed Clinician in Colorado preferred; if not licensed, ability to obtain licensure (LPC or LCSW). Supervision for licensure can be provided onsite.
• Prefer previous experience with psychiatric patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for assistance by telephone or in person and provide psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention and referrals to hospital staff and outside services.
• Coordinate admissions with the Business Office, Utilization Review and Nursing Services.
• Work in PRN shifts, including 1 overnight shift per month; PRN employees are not guaranteed shifts or hours.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

Referral coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Highlands Behavioral Health System in Littleton, CO, is seeking an Intake Clinician to perform psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals for patients using both phone and in-person contact. Admissions are facilitated through coordination with the Business Office, Utilization Review, and Nursing Services.

This PRN role requires a Masters in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling, with Colorado licensure preferred.