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Conducts initial intake assessments for the determination of Behavioral Health patient level of care placement in collaboration with emergency departments, psychiatry, and acute care units. Collaborates with psychiatry to recommend appropriate level of care to attending physicians and community based referral sources.
Job Responsibility:
Conducts initial intake assessments for the determination of Behavioral Health patient level of care placement
Assists with crisis intervention and intervenes in emergencies utilizing proper procedures, therapeutic counseling and de-escalation skills
Triages requests for services by phone, in person, or through telepsychiatry
Verifies patient’s insurance to ensure accurate benefits and appropriate referral to providers for services
Documents in the electronic medical records, obtaining detailed and thorough information
Provides consultation/assessment services to acute care units, or other areas as assigned
Assists in providing support to all the intake staff throughout the system for triage and assessment functions
Assists in orientation of new staff
Responsible for maintaining intake statistics, maintenance of current community resource information and monitors service activities
Provides clinical therapeutic services to diverse populations
Documents requests for psychiatric consultation service, notifies consultants and verifies completion of consultations
Requirements:
Master's Degree in Social Work
Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical
Master's Degree in Psychology, Educational
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field
Typically requires 2 years of experience in providing therapy and/or assessments in behavioral health
Previous experience in the clinical assessment of psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders of all age populations
Awareness in working with insurance companies and managed care review agencies
Working knowledge of the State of Wisconsin Mental Health, Emergency Detention and Development Disabilities Code
Excellent oral, written communication and problem-solving skills
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders and twist
Ability to work with an agitated individual using proper-de-escalation techniques
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs