Intake Clinician - Evening Shift

Fairfaxhospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Master’s Level Intake Clinician to join their dynamic Assessment team. This full-time role involves working in a fast-paced environment, handling referrals and inquiries related to mental health and substance use. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, the ability to quickly build rapport with callers, and the experience to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by providing essential mental health services. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• 1+ year experience in social work or mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle referrals and inquiries for mental health and substance use services.
• Build rapport quickly with callers and assess their needs.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Interpersonal Communication

Phone Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Mental Health Related Field

Job description

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a Master’s Level Intake Clinician for our Assessment team located in Kirkland, WA. Our intake team operates 24/7 handling referrals from hospitals, DCRs and providers for our Kirkland, Everett and Monroe campuses. Intake clinicians and nurses also assist callers from across the state with inquiries into our services for both mental health and substance use concerns.

Position Summary: Full Time Evening Shift (1pm-9pm) Tue-Sat

The Intake team functions as the entry point for all those who seek services at our facilities. The work environment is energetic and fast-paced. We are looking for individuals with strong clinical skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with callers, whether it’s a referral source, potential patient, or a caller concerned about a loved one. The ideal candidate is able to work independently while also possessing the ability and awareness of when to step in to help with the effort of the team as a whole. Candidates must have experience being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and are able to communicate professionally with different departments within the hospital. Strong phone, clinical assessment, and interpersonal communication skills are also required.

The position is full-time and weekend shifts are required. Apply online!

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in social work or mental health related field

Experience: A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in social work or a mental health setting. Familiarity with WA state mental health system is preferred

Additional Requirements: Active WA State License LICSW, LMHC, LMFT (Associate’s licenses also accepted). Must be able to complete CPR, 1st Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-escalation trainings upon hire.