Intake Clinician; Masters Degree or RN

Responsibilities

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• Friday-Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sunday-Thursday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM / Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our team as an Intake Clinician!

At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day.

We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:

• Service Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Employee Development
• Ethical and Fair Treatment
• Teamwork
• Compassion
• Innovation

Our commitment to excellence isn't just a slogan—it’s a way of life at North Star Behavioral Health. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team.

Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve.

As an Intake Clinician, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and support to individuals seeking assistance with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and guiding clients through the admissions process.

• 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.

• Generous PTO:
  We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer generous paid time off to ensure our employees have time to recharge and rejuvenate.
• Competitive Salary:
  We value the hard work and dedication of our team members and offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Sign-on Bonus:
  To show our appreciation for your commitment to our team, we offer a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates upon joining.
• Opportunities for Licensure Supervision:
  We support professional growth and development and provide opportunities for licensure supervision to help you advance in your career.
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• RN licensure preferred.
• Experience in mental health counseling or substance abuse treatment is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills…