Join Our Team as an Intake Clinician!
Monday - Friday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$15,000.00 Sign-On
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our team as an Intake Clinician!
Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day.
We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:
- Service Excellence
- Continuous Improvement
- Employee Development
- Ethical and Fair Treatment
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Innovation
Our commitment to excellence isn't just a slogan—it's a way of life at North Star Behavioral Health. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team.
Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve.
Position Overview: As an Intake Clinician, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and support to individuals seeking assistance with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and guiding clients through the admissions process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responds to telephone and face-to-face inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services.
- Identifies needs of callers and schedules clinical assessment when necessary.
- Facilitates appropriate callers’ access to optimal level of care within the system.
- Documents all calls and related information in intake system; ensures forms are neat and legible, gathering all possible information.
- Provides back-up coverage to units if necessary.
- Reviews intake paperwork for appropriate dispositions and referral sources.
- Communicates parent handbook (if applicable) and related policies clearly to patients and families and seeks feedback to assure a clear understanding.
- Assists with admission procedures, obtains patient and other required signatures on admission paperwork, obtains various releases, including patient activity participation, school records (if applicable), immunization records, physician billing, insurance, and UR companies.
- Verifies all documentation on after-hours admissions ensuring completion and accuracy.
- Consistently obtains re-certification of Medicaid eligibility prior to admission and requests insurance verification from business office for third party.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field or RN licensure.
- Experience in mental health counseling or substance abuse treatment is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate care and support to individuals in need.
Why Choose Us? At our organization, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference. Joining our team means joining a community of passionate professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care and support to those in need.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply Today!
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