Night Intake Clinician – Acute Psychiatry

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

On-site cafeteria

Parking

Job summary

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, IN seeks an Intake Assessment Clinician for overnight coverage (Wed-Fri, 7:00p-7:30a). The role focuses on responding to referrals, supporting discharge planning, and assisting the case management program.

Requires a Master’s in a human relations field and Indiana licensure as a mental health professional. Responsibilities include documenting inquiries, assessing patients, coordinating admissions, and maintaining intake logs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a human relations field is required.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Indiana as a mental health professional (Social Worker, Counselor, or RN with MHP).

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.
• Provide counseling to employees in need of training.

Education

Master’s Degree in a human relations field

Job description

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Plainfield, IN seeks an Intake Assessment Clinician for overnight coverage (Wed-Fri, 7:00p-7:30a). The role focuses on responding to referrals, supporting discharge planning, and assisting the case management program.

Requires a Master’s in a human relations field and Indiana licensure as a mental health professional. Responsibilities include documenting inquiries, assessing patients, coordinating admissions, and maintaining intake logs.