Intake & Assessment Clinician, Behavioral Health - Ottumwa, IA, United States
1 day ago
Job description
DescriptionFacility Name: Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
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.
How you'll contribute
An Intake & Assessment Clinician who excels in this role:
- 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.
- Capable of conducting crisis assessments that includes a mental status exam, suicide and violence assessment, substance abuse assessment, and preliminary diagnosis.
- Maintains patient/family confidentiality and provides sensitive, respectful and compassionate customer service at all times.
- Participates in recurring and as-needed nursing education on the unit, providing targeted training, skills refreshers, and process improvement support in response to identified clinical, operational, or regulatory needs.
- Provides education and training to nursing staff on the intake, referral, and admission process, including collaboration with hospital departments and community partners, understanding medical necessity criteria, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
Why join us
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: 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 and 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.
What we're looking for
- Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or Bachelor's/Associate degree in nursing pending State requirements.
- Licenses/Certification: Current independent practice scope licensure in state of practice, LMFT, LMFT-A LPC, LPC- A, LPCP, LCSW, LMSW, RN or LPN.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a psychiatric setting. Experience in crisis counseling and crisis evaluations preferred
EEOC Statement
"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."
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