Overnight Intake Clinician (MSW) – Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition discount with Chamberlin

Job summary

Arbour Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an Intake Clinician for the 7pm–7am overnight shift. The Admissions Clinician will perform assessments to determine the appropriate level of care, coordinate intake processes, and verify insurance benefits as needed.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and have licensure or pending licensure (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC/LMFT preferred) with at least 1 year of psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required from an accredited college/university.
• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT preferred.
• 1 year of prior psychiatric experience required; knowledge of DSM-V and mental status exam.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone using the appropriate greeting and collects clinical, demographic and insurance information to determine caller’s needs.
• Performs telephonic risk screening to determine suicidality/homicidality with caller in crisis.
• Assesses inpatient and outpatient levels of care and provides appropriate referral recommendations.
• Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.
• Coordinates admissions and ensures all paperwork and consent are completed and clearly explained to patient and family.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology or Human Services Field

Job description

Arbour Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an Intake Clinician for the 7pm–7am overnight shift. The Admissions Clinician will perform assessments to determine the appropriate level of care, coordinate intake processes, and verify insurance benefits as needed.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and have licensure or pending licensure (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC/LMFT preferred) with at least 1 year of psychiatric experience.