Telehealth Assessment Clinician: Risk & Intake Expert

Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, prescriptions

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Free parking on premises

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is recruiting an Assessment Clinician for PRN shifts, including weekend coverage. The role focuses on telephonic, telehealth, and in-person risk assessments, history of presenting illness, suicide risk, family dynamics, and psychosocial information.

You will coordinate referrals and admissions, ensuring appropriate levels of care and ongoing communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services with crisis experience.
• Three years' experience in mental health intake, assessment, and crisis intervention.
• Current RN license if applicable; eligible for supervision if not independently licensed.
• Crisis Intervention, CPR, and AMSR training required; these trainings will be offered upon hire.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; knowledge of hospital admissions, crisis intervention and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial clinical assessments to determine level of care.
• Coordinate and disposition of all referral calls to appropriate level of care.
• Complete admissions with psychiatrists and nursing staff.
• Complete pre-certification information and forward to appropriate agencies, with Business Office and Utilization Review.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Clinical Communication

Education

Master's degree in Counseling / Psychology / Human Services

Job description

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is recruiting an Assessment Clinician for PRN shifts, including weekend coverage. The role focuses on telephonic, telehealth, and in-person risk assessments, history of presenting illness, suicide risk, family dynamics, and psychosocial information.

You will coordinate referrals and admissions, ensuring appropriate levels of care and ongoing communication with families and staff.