Universal Health Services - Madera, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, this brand new, 128-bed facility, will provide high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration. River Vista Behavioral Health is currently seeking a dynamic Intake Counselor. The Intake Counselor, under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers. The Intake Counselor works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted. Also initiates the referral process when indicated, and communicates with referral sources.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers.
- Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients.
- Provide referral services to community agencies.
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to professional and facility standards.
- Identify opportunities for the program and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities.
- Continue professional development and maintain professional development in personnel file.
- Assist in the orientation of new colleagues.
- Meet the social work needs of the patient population being serviced.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient.
- Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Assure that patient's rights are upheld.
- Utilize a variety of techniques to assist in the resolution of patient problems.
- Effectively employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing intake assessments.
- Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.
- Document and report infections to the Infection Control Nurse.
- Utilize universal precautions when caring for a patient.
- Promote health communication.
- Document Q15 checks on all patients, notify On Call doctor if modified checks are needed.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
- 2-3 years in the area of substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
- Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field. LCSW, LFMT, ACSW, AMFT, LPCC.
- CPR certification, CPI and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.
- Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
