Intake & Assessment Clinician, Behavioral Health

Facility Name: Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part ofLifepoint 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 youre 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 youll contribute

An Intake & Assessment Clinicianwho 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 suicideand 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 addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-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 were looking for

• Education: Masters Degree in Social Work or Bachelors/Associate degree in nursing pending State requirements.
• Licenses/Certification:Current independent practice scope licensure in state of practice LMFT LMFT-A LPCLPC- 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 Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.