Licensed Intake Assessor

NewVista Behavioral Health

St Louis, MO, US
Up to 38ph; not specified; full-time benefits incl...
Complete biopsychosocial assessments
Suicide and violence risk screens
Asam criteria application
The role involves completing timely, trauma-informed evaluations to guide the right level of care immediately upon patient arrival

Job Summary

  • The role involves completing timely, trauma-informed evaluations to guide the right level of care immediately upon patient arrival.
  • Employees will consult with on-call psychiatrists and NPs to formulate provisional diagnoses and coordinate bed placements with nursing leadership.
  • The position offers comprehensive benefits including multiple medical plans, generous PTO, a 401(k) with company contribution, and tuition reimbursement up to $15,000.

Matching Summary

The role involves completing timely, trauma-informed evaluations to guide the right level of care immediately upon patient arrival.

Salary

Up to 38/Hr; Not specified; Full-time benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments
  • Suicide and violence risk screens
  • ASAM criteria application
  • Collateral information gathering
  • EMR documentation proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Trauma-informed evaluation approach
  • Steady energy during busy hours
  • Teamwork in interdisciplinary settings
  • Effective communication with families

Key Requirements

  • Active independent licensure (LISW-S, LPCC-S, LMFT-S)
  • 2+ years acute behavioral health experience
  • Expertise in risk assessment and de-escalation

Work Rights

Not specified

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