Intake Clinician

Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CONTRACT INTAKE CLINICIAN!
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Intake Clinician to join our team at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital. As an Intake Clinician you will play a crucial role in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. You will provide technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of A&R, and offer general support to the case management program.

• 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.

• Education & Licensure:
  Master’s Degree in a human relations field is required. Licensed to practice in the State of Washington as a mental health professional (Social Worker, Counselor, or RN with MHP).
• Experience:
  
  Experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting, preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements: A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam, as well as working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

• Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
• Employee engagement events
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer:
Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital.

This is a 13 week contract position and the expected compensation is $65 per hour. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as an Intake Clinician!