BEHAVORIAL HEALTH INTAKE COORD I

Position Summary

Provides professional behavioral assessment, care coordination, and brief counseling services to designated patient population. The general practice of behavioral intake coordination may include reviewing referrals for care, determining level of care needed/appropriateness for various levels of care, coordinating with referral sources, brief crisis intervention counseling, evaluation/assessment, supportive counseling, information and referral, problem solving, client and referral agency education, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses referrals for appropriate levels of care including admission to inpatient psychiatric hospital and outpatient services.
• Completes required documentation and appropriate updates to various systems for care coordination.
• Connects patients/family/significant other with community resources to aid in their treatment and recovery if appropriate.
• Acts as facility liaison with adult and children protective services as indicated.
• Cooperates with hospital staff and physicians and keeps them informed of progress with patients.
• Exhibits the skills of empathy, communication, organization, critical thinking, active listening, and patience.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSW) from accredited social work program or in a behavioral health related field.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: None

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift