Night-Shift Intake Clinician - $10K Sign-On

Universal Health Services; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Horizon Health seeks an Intake Clinical Assessor for our BRAND NEW Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This night-shift role supports a 24-bed inpatient unit, coordinating intake, referrals, and admissions while verifying insurance benefits.

The clinician must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field or be a licensed RN; 1–2 years in psychiatric care preferred. Sign-on bonus of $10,000 and shift differentials offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or RN license required/preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric care preferred (1–2 years).
• Knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction recovery field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments to determine level of care and admission suitability.
• Coordinate referral and intake process with callers, families, and referral sources.
• Document thoroughly in electronic medical records per protocol.
• Explain admission process to patients and families and obtain necessary signatures.
• Coordinate emergency psychiatric care when needed and arrange alternative levels of care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

DSM-V knowledge

Admission criteria knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Human Services

RN license

LCSW/LPC/LMFT preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR) system

Job description

Horizon Health seeks an Intake Clinical Assessor for our BRAND NEW Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This night-shift role supports a 24-bed inpatient unit, coordinating intake, referrals, and admissions while verifying insurance benefits.

The clinician must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field or be a licensed RN; 1–2 years in psychiatric care preferred. Sign-on bonus of $10,000 and shift differentials offered.