Psych Access Clinician Brown University Health - 3.6 Taunton, MA Job Details Per diem 18 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Electronic health records (EHR) management Transitional care coordination Medical insurance coverage verification Mid-level Healthcare referral management Mental health resources facilitation Bachelor's degree Client referral services Patient transport coordination Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient charting Care coordination Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination experience Communication skills

Full Job Description Job ID:

JR-113201

Entity:

Morton Hospital Location Name:

Morton Hospital City, State:

Taunton, MA Work Type:

PER DIEM

Hours Per Week:

Variable Shift:

Variable Posted Date:

9/5/2026 SUMMARY Access Clinicians are integral members of the hospital's Behavioral Health Team. In collaboration with the Behavioral Health Navigators, the Access Clinicians are responsible for placing referrals and securing beds for patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Access Clinician:

Conducts bed searches for patients requiring inpatient psychiatric care. This entails compiling from the patient charts the relevant information needed for review by potential receiving facilities. Collaborates with the nursing and medical staff to ensure that medical requirements are met for transfer of patients to inpatient psychiatric facilities. Engages in interactive discussions with potential receiving facilities to facilitate patient placement. Secures placement for accepted patients by verifying insurance and obtaining authorizations for treatment. Refers patients who do not meet inpatient level of care to an appropriate CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit) or CBHC (Community Based Health Center) in their community. Documents in the EMR according to DMH and departmental regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree or higher

EXPERIENCE

The Access Clinician should have a solid foundation in mental health care with relevant experience in a clinical setting. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, resilience, and the capacity to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a high-paced setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None Pay Range Location Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Work Type Variable, Per Diem Work Shift Variable Driving Required No Union 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.