ResponsibilitiesIntake Clinician - Night Shift
11:00PM - 7:00AM
$15,000.00 Sign-On
North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to individuals facing psychiatric or substance abuse challenges. We specialize in military-specific care for first responders, service members, veterans, and their dependents through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. Our commitment is to prioritize patient care, offering excellence, comfort, and security during their most vulnerable moments. Join us, and you'll become part of a supportive network of peers and leaders dedicated to continuous learning and industry excellence. At North Star, your career can thrive through robust education opportunities and advancement within the Universal Health Services (UHS) network.
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.
QualificationsTo excel in this role, you should have:
- Clinical Expertise: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or combination of training and experience or RN license.
- Therapeutic Skills: Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress or grief.
- Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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