Intake & Assessment Clinician, Behavioral Health

Facility Name: Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Schedule: Full-time

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Intake & Assessment Clinician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

• Demonstrates effective understanding of legal issues associated with assessment/admission for Voluntary vs. Involuntary status, i.e. 72 Hour Hold, EMTALLA and Mental Inquest Warrant processes as defined in state of practice.

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with internal and external customers

• Maintains patient/family confidentiality and provides sensitive, respectful and compassionate customer service at all times.

• Works with children, adolescents or adults (18 and over) experiencing mental illness and acute psychiatric crisis.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or other related field of study with experience in Behavioral Health and Psychiatry.

• Licenses/Certification: Current independent practice scope licensure in state of practice. LMFT, LPC, MSW, (LSW, LCSW preferred)

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a psychiatric setting. Experience in crisis counseling and crisis evaluations preferred.

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.