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(MA/MSW) Inland Northwest Behavioral Health - 1.8 Spokane, WA Job Details Full-time $35.99 - $53.99 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Health screenings LMFT Safety assessments for crisis intervention support Behavioral health hospital experience LMHC Health insurance authorizations Mental health stabilization Nursing LICSW Client assessment in therapy Referral services for crisis intervention support Behavioral psychological assessments Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Intake HIPAA Master's degree in nursing Master's degree in psychology Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Initial patient assessment Healthcare referral management Mental health resources facilitation Mental health facility experience LASW Counseling Quality improvement Psychology Client referral services Clinical assessment documentation

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Position Summary:

The Intake Clinician is responsible for responding to individuals seeking psychiatric or behavioral health services, whether by telephone, referral, or in person. This role provides timely and clinically appropriate assessments, crisis intervention, and coordination of care to ensure individuals are connected with the most suitable level of treatment. The Intake Clinician serves as a critical point of entry for patients and works collaboratively with internal clinical teams, external agencies, and community providers. Qualifications Required Education Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Nursing, or a closely related behavioral health field. Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) Preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Psychologist Required Experience Experience conducting behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, patient evaluations, or intake/admissions services in a psychiatric, hospital, emergency services, or behavioral health setting. Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, level-of-care determinations, risk assessments, and community behavioral health resources. Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the primary contact for individuals, families, providers, and referral sources seeking behavioral health services. Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and determine appropriate levels of care. Complete risk assessments, including suicide and safety screenings, and provide crisis intervention as needed. Coordinate admissions and facilitate timely access to treatment services. Provide referrals and care coordination for individuals who require alternative levels of care or community resources. Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team members throughout the assessment and admission process. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and records. Ensure patient information is handled in accordance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements. Support insurance authorization, admission processing, and other intake-related activities as applicable. Participate in team meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational activities.

Salary:

Starting from $35.99 to $53.99 an hour