Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health

Intake & Assessment Clinician Behavioral Health

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St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801

Schedule: Full-Time | 3 days 12‑hour shifts in week 1 and 4 days 12‑hour shifts in week 2 | 10:00 A – 10:00 P

This individual is responsible for working with internal and external customers to identify patients appropriate for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit and conducting crisis assessments.

• Work independently and flexibly in a fast‑paced hospital environment, adapting hours to meet business needs.
• Provide compassionate, confidential, and professional service, cultivating strong relationships with patients, families, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough crisis assessments (mental status exam, suicide/violence risk, substance use, preliminary diagnosis) and present clinical findings to psychiatrists and nursing staff.
• Apply clinical knowledge of mental health across all age groups, demonstrating expertise in DSM‑V, stages of development, and acute psychiatric crises.
• Navigate legal and administrative processes related to voluntary/involuntary admissions, including 72‑hour holds, EMTALA, Mental Inquest Warrants, and coordinating patient transfers.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field with experience in Behavioral Health and Psychiatry.
• Current independent practice scope licensure in state of practice (LMFT, LPC, MSW, LSW, LCSW preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Experience in crisis counseling and crisis evaluations preferred.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care