Intake Specialist - PRN

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OverviewnPRN Intake Specialistnu00a0nCopper Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral hospital located in Gilbert, AZ. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment to adults, adolescents and their families. At Copper Springs East we are dedicated to Changing Peopleu2019s Livesu00ae.nu00a0nThe Intake department plays an essential role in helping fulfill our mission of u201cChanging Peopleu2019s Livesu00aeu201d.u00a0 The Intake team members assess the needs of walk-in and phone callers and completes initial psychiatric assessment on patients seeking treatment. u00a0As an Intake Specialist, you will provide a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to Changing Peopleu2019s Livesu00ae?nu00a0nMembers of our team Enjoy:nnWorking with a highly engaged staffnHealthy staffing levelsnFlexible schedulingnCareer growthnCompetitive compensationnDaily Pay - Weu2019ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedulennPosition DetailsnnReceives inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face assessment or triage to the appropriate community referral.nAssesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment.nScreens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.nPerforms a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met either at the facility or other appropriate community provider.nInterprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.nCompletes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary.nnQualificationsnRequirements:nnMasteru2019s degree in social work or counseling required, RN licensure may be used in place of masteru2019s degree or per state regulations.nCurrent unencumbered clinical social work, counseling license or per state of practice guidelines. RN license may be accepted.nValid driveru2019s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.nAbility to meet typing keyboard expectations.nCPR and CPI certified within 30 days.nnExperience:nnPrior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.nMust have strong clinical assessment skills.nnu00a0nu00a0nu00a0n,occupationalCategory:Intake Specialist}

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