Intake Clinician (MA/MSW) - Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Admissions Clinician for a per diem role in Boston. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, coordinating admissions, and ensuring that patients receive the appropriate level of care. With a focus on compassion and quality service, this role provides opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health services and enjoy a rewarding career in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Match

Tuition Discount Program

Career Development Opportunities

Supervision for Licensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required, LCSW or similar preferred.
• 1 year of psychiatric experience and knowledge of DSM-V needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and coordinate the admission process for patients.
• Perform telephonic risk screenings and provide appropriate service recommendations.
• Maintain communication with referral sources and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Telephonic Risk Screening

Knowledge of Admission Criteria

Communication Skills

Clinical Recommendations

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

Job description

Responsibilities

Admissions Clinician Opportunity - Per Diem

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. This is a per diem position with opportunities to pick up shifts on day (7am - 3:30pm), evening (3pm - 11:30pm), or overnight (11pm - 7:30am) shifts on weekdays or weekends.

At Arbour Hospital, we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high-quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services. We have proudly served the residents of the greater Boston area since 1909. Our medical staff consists of psychiatrists who average 20 years of practice at our facility, providing a solid and trusted foundation for our patient-focused approach to behavioral healthcare. We stand ready to provide compassionate care through inpatient treatment and a strong continuum of aftercare services, community-based programs, and day treatment.

Website: https://www.arbourhospital.com/

The Admissions Clinician provides assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Admissions Clinician is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Admissions Clinician is responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Further your education at a low cost through our Tuition Discount partnership with Chamberlin University
• Supervision for Licensure

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.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Human Services Field from an accredited college/university
• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT preferred
• 1 year of prior psychiatric experience required. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field. Supervisor experience preferred

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