Intake Counselor

Advocate Health

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Base: $33.05 - $49.60; bonus/equity: not specified...
Behavioral health patient level of care
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
Patient safety collaboration
Conducts initial intake assessments for the determination of Behavioral Health patient level of care placement in collaboration with emergency departments, psychiatry, and acute care units

Job Summary

  • Conducts initial intake assessments for the determination of Behavioral Health patient level of care placement in collaboration with emergency departments, psychiatry, and acute care units.
  • Assists with crisis intervention and intervenes in emergencies utilizing proper procedures, therapeutic counseling and de-escalation skills.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

Matching Summary

Conducts initial intake assessments for the determination of Behavioral Health patient level of care placement in collaboration with emergency departments, psychiatry, and acute care units.

Salary

Base: $33.05 - $49.60; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral Health patient level of care
  • crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
  • patient safety collaboration
  • collaboration with community agencies
  • triage requests for services
  • insurance verification and authorization
  • electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • clinical innovation and research
  • equitable care for all
  • career development programs
  • teamwork and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in behavioral health therapy/assessments
  • Experience in clinical assessment of psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders
  • Knowledge of Wisconsin Mental Health Code
  • Ability to work with agitated individuals

Work Rights

Not specified

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