Intake Clinician (MA/MSW) - Per Diem

Arbour Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading behavioral health facility where patient care is paramount. This per diem Admissions Clinician role offers you the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives by conducting assessments and coordinating the admission process. With flexible shifts available, you can enhance your career in a supportive environment that prioritizes growth and learning. Enjoy competitive compensation and a host of benefits, including generous paid time off and tuition discounts. This is your opportunity to thrive in a rewarding position within a respected institution that has served the Boston community for over a century.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent 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 is essential.
• 1 year of psychiatric experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and coordinates the admission process.
• Performs telephonic risk screenings for crisis situations.
• Maintains communication with patients and referral sources.

Skills

Telephonic Risk Screening

Clinical Assessment

Knowledge of DSM-V

Crisis Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

Job description

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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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