A&R Clinician- Overnights

**🌟** **Assessment & Referral Clinician** **🌟** **💼** **Full-time |** **🏥** **Psychiatry |** **⏰** **12 hour shift |** **📍** **Springfield, MO 65803** 🌟 **The Assessment & Referral Clinician (A&R Clinician) is required to handle a high volume of public and professional inquiries, schedule and conduct intake appointments, conduct follow-up calls, track calls and assessments and admissions. Update bed boards, assessment boards and use a multi-line telephone system. Work is performed in a team setting, as well as on an individual basis and is performed under the supervision of the Director of Intake.** **💬** The A&R Clinician is responsible for coordinating and communicating with patients, families and referral sources on a daily basis. Customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate is imperative. **✨** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual must be able to perform their duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for clients and peers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 🔹 Conducts intake interviews to establish and assess for appropriate level of care. 📞 Receives incoming inquiry calls and conducts an initial intake screening to establish viability for services. 🤝 Serves as client liaison, providing accurate, complete interviews of patient needs and making appropriate referrals (i.e., free initial consultation, direct admission or outpatient referrals). 💙 Accurately and appropriately assesses the psychosocial and emotional status utilizing knowledge and skills related to children, adolescents, adults and the special needs of the geriatric population. 🏢 Serves as liaison to business office/utilization review; coordinates insurance verification with business office/utilization review departments. 🔄 Coordinates communications and activities between clinical staff, nursing staff, business office and business development staff. 📌 Monitors direct/indirect referrals; follows up with professional or agency referral sources regarding patient disposition. 📊 Documents, collects and organizes data resulting from inquiry calls to assist with referral development. 🧩 Utilizes a logical approach to solve problems and manage situations in a positive manner. 🚨 Participates in hospital programs designed to ensure patient safety, i.e., fire drills, Code 1, etc. 💡 Expresses ideas and concerns in a constructive manner. 📣 Appropriately notifies supervisor of essential information. 🧭 Utilizes the proper defined channels of communication and lines of authority. 📝 Provides oral and written communication that reflects clarity and accuracy. 🏥 Maintains an open line of communication with physicians and staff throughout the hospital, to support facility goals and to facilitate the delivery of patient care. 🙌 Works and interacts with others to accomplish overall hospital and departmental goals. 🌟 Treats peers with respect and dignity. 🎧 Handles patient/family complaints appropriately and according to policy. 🛠️ Assists in all areas of department as needed. ✅ Willingly accepts expected and unexpected duties. ⭐ Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor. **🎓** **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** 🎓 Must have graduated from a Registered Nurse accredited school or have a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health or related field. 💙 Experience in Behavioral Health assessment and/or treatment preferred. 🏥 Minimum of one (1) year experience on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit preferred. 💼 Job Type: Full-time 🎁 Benefits: - 💳 Flexible spending account - 🩺 Health insurance - 🏦 Health savings account - 🛡️ Life insurance - 🌴 Paid time off - 📣 Referral program - 👓…