Intake Clinician - PRN (Mental Health)

Chicago Behavioral Hospital; California; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

100% company-paid life insurance up to

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

100% company-paid long term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Cafeteria on site + discounted meals

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Job summary

Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois, is seeking an Intake Clinician to respond to referrals and assist in discharge planning under the Director of Intake. The role includes documenting inquiries, stabilizing patients for admission, and coordinating with on-call doctors.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a human relations field and Illinois licensure or RN eligibility; experience in acute psychiatric intake is preferred in this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human relations field preferred; IL licensure as mental health professional or RN preferred.
• Experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
• Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or arrange hospital admission.
• Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
• Obtain administrative approval for all admissions.
• Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy.
• Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
• Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.
• Demonstrate guest relations by example and provide counseling to employees in need of training.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Master’s degree in a human relations field

Illinois licensure as mental health professional or RN

Job description

Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois, is seeking an Intake Clinician to respond to referrals and assist in discharge planning under the Director of Intake. The role includes documenting inquiries, stabilizing patients for admission, and coordinating with on-call doctors.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a human relations field and Illinois licensure or RN eligibility; experience in acute psychiatric intake is preferred in this role.