A&R Clinician- Overnights

Assessment & Referral Clinician

Full‑time | Psychiatry | 12 hour shift | Springfield, MO 65803

Full‑time psychiatrist intake position. Responsible for handling a high volume of public and professional inquiries, scheduling and conducting intake appointments, following up on calls, and tracking admissions. Use a multi‑line telephone system and update bed and assessment boards. Work under the supervision of the Director of Intake.

• Conduct intake interviews to assess the appropriate level of care.
• Receive inquiry calls and conduct initial screening for service viability.
• Act as client liaison, providing accurate interviews of patient needs and making appropriate referrals.
• Accurately assess psychosocial and emotional status of children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Coordinate with the business office/utilization review and verify insurance.
• Coordinate communications between clinical staff, nursing staff, business office, and business development staff.
• Monitor referrals and follow up with professional or agency referral sources regarding patient disposition.
• Document, collect, and organize data from inquiry calls to assist referral development.
• Apply logical problem‑solving to manage situations positively.
• Participate in hospital programs designed to ensure patient safety, such as fire drills and Code 1.
• Express ideas and concerns constructively.
• Notify supervisor of essential information.
• Use appropriate channels of communication and lines of authority.
• Provide oral and written communication with clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain open communication with physicians and staff throughout the hospital to support facility goals.
• Work and interact with others to accomplish departmental goals.
• Treat peers with respect and dignity.
• Handle patient/family complaints according to policy.
• Assist in all areas of the department as needed.
• Accept expected and unexpected duties willingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor.

• Graduate from a registered nurse accredited school or hold a master’s degree in psychology, behavioral health, or a related field.
• Preferred experience in behavioral health assessment and/or treatment.
• Preferred minimum of one year’s experience on an inpatient behavioral health unit.

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

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal‑opportunity employer regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.