A&R Clinician

Assessment & Referral Clinician Full-time

Full-time | Psychiatry | FT & PRN shifts available | Springfield, MO 65803

The Assessment & Referral Clinician (A&R Clinician) is required to handle a high volume of public and professional inquiries, schedule and conduct intake appointments, conduct follow-up calls, track calls and assessments and admissions. Update bed boards, assessment boards and use a multi-line telephone system. Work is performed in a team setting, as well as on an individual basis and is performed under the supervision of the Director of Intake.

The A&R Clinician is responsible for coordinating and communicating with patients, families and referral sources on a daily basis. Customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate is imperative.

• Conducts intake interviews to establish and assess for appropriate level of care.
• Receives incoming inquiry calls and conducts an initial intake screening to establish viability for services.
• Serves as client liaison, providing accurate, complete interviews of patient needs and making appropriate referrals (i.e., free initial consultation, direct admission or outpatient referrals).
• Accurately and appropriately assesses the psychosocial and emotional status utilizing knowledge and skills related to children, adolescents, adults and the special needs of the geriatric population.
• Serves as liaison to business office/utilization review; coordinates insurance verification with business office/utilization review departments.
• Coordinates communications and activities between clinical staff, nursing staff, business office and business development staff.
• Monitors direct/indirect referrals; follows up with professional or agency referral sources regarding patient disposition.
• Documents, collects and organizes data resulting from inquiry calls to assist with referral development.
• Utilizes a logical approach to solve problems and manage situations in a positive manner.
• Participates in hospital programs designed to ensure patient safety, i.e., fire drills, Code 1, etc.
• Expresses ideas and concerns in a constructive manner.
• Appropriately notifies supervisor of essential information.
• Utilizes the proper defined channels of communication and lines of authority.
• Provides oral and written communication that reflects clarity and accuracy.
• Maintains an open line of communication with physicians and staff throughout the hospital, to support facility goals and to facilitate the delivery of patient care.
• Works and interacts with others to accomplish overall hospital and departmental goals.
• Treats peers with respect and dignity.
• Handles patient/family complaints appropriately and according to policy.
• Assists in all areas of department as needed.
• Willingly accepts expected and unexpected duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor.

Must have graduated from a Registered Nurse accredited school or have a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health or related field.

Experience in Behavioral Health assessment and/or treatment preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year experience on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit preferred.

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k

• Psychiatry

• 12 hour shift (7am-7pm) Overnights

• Springfield, MO 65803:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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