[Hiring] Intake Assessment Representative @Sutter Health

Role Description

Triages patients according to severity of illness and determines patient placement into an appropriate clinical program, implementing the involuntary hold process when necessary. Provides competent and thorough mental status screening for all incoming requests when a 5150 evaluation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma).
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse or PSYT-Psychiatric Technician certification.
• 1 year recent relevant experience.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, chemical dependency, adult, and geriatric psychopathology, treatment, and comprehensive mental status screening.
• Competent in crisis interventions.
• Familiar with legal issues and California laws relating to the voluntary and involuntary treatment of the mentally ill and chemically dependent.
• Understanding of current insurance benefits and medical necessity in the area of mental health.
• Familiar with criteria for disposition to all possible levels of care within the mental health continuum in the community.
• Familiar with community resources in the care of the mentally ill.
• Knowledge of PC and basic programs.
• Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
• Ability to take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Mental Health interviewing and screening skills required.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret complex insurance regulations and authorization.
• Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer relation skills.

Benefits

• Pay Range is $39.16 to $54.82 / hour.
• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.