Clinician - Assessment and Referral/Intake
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas, NV · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities And Duties
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including psychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic screenings
- Collaborate with clients to identify immediate needs and appropriate treatment pathways
- Coordinate with therapists, case managers, and medical providers to ensure seamless care transitions
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in our electronic health record system
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary, using trauma-informed approaches
- Educate clients and families about available resources, treatment options, and next steps
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for all patients and visitors
- Schedule will cover shifts for planned vacations and unexpected callouts
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required
- Current Nevada State clinical licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Clinical Intern, or equivalent licensure) preferred
Qualifications
- Experience conducting clinical assessments in a behavioral health, hospital, or community setting
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly and communicate with empathy
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Able to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients
Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems
Benefits
- Benefits package available the first of the month following just one month of employment
- Includes: Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Healthcare spending account, Dependent care spending account, PTO Plan with holiday premium pay, Discounted cafeteria meal plan, Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children), Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs