Intake Clinician - Evening Shift

Universal Health Services; Washington, Kirkland (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Master's Level Intake Clinician to join their dynamic Assessment team. This full-time role involves working evening shifts and requires strong clinical skills to effectively manage referrals and inquiries. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional communication and rapport-building abilities with a diverse range of callers. Join a dedicated team committed to providing vital mental health services and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about mental health and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or mental health-related field.
• At least one year of experience in social work or mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle referrals from hospitals and providers for mental health services.
• Assist callers with inquiries about services for mental health and substance use.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal communication

Rapport building

Phone communication

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 can work independently while also knowing when to seek help from the team. Candidates should have experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and be able to communicate professionally across hospital departments. Strong phone, clinical assessment, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

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

About Fairfax Behavioral Health

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital specializing in psychiatric and detox treatment. We aim to meet community needs through a continuum of care and evidence-based programs at multiple locations in the region. Our facilities are located in Kirkland, Everett, and Monroe, Washington. Behavioral health challenges are increasingly prevalent, and we are committed to providing effective outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care with successful outcomes.

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

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in social work or a mental health-related field
• Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in social work or a mental health setting. Familiarity with the WA state mental health system is preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Active WA State License (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT). Licenses at the Associate level are also accepted. Must complete CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-escalation trainings upon hire.