Intake Clinician

Intake Clinician Opportunity

North Star Behavioral Health is one of Alaska's premier mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children, teens and adults who struggle with psychiatric or substance abuse issues. We also offer military-specific care to first responders, service members, veterans and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at North Star Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS!

Position Summary:

The Intake Clinician is a key member of the Northstar Behavioral Health Team who conducts phone, walk-in, and scheduled assessment for new and return patients and follows-up and responds to all inquiries and referrals. The Intake Coordinator provides emergency psychiatric consultation services to potential patients, other hospitals, referral sources, and community organizations. They work closely with physicians, referral sources, and other hospital departments to disseminate information with NSBHS and its services.

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SHIFT: 8 hours shift

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

JOB DUTIES/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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Two years experience in mental health field and experience with the DSM and clinical assessments preferred.

• Must be 21 years of age

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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