Job Overview

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm | Location Type: In-person

What to expect.

Performs comprehensive intake, assessment, and evaluation services for child, adolescent and adult patients requiring day hospital level of care. Interviews patients and families to perform admission intake functions and complete psychosocial assessments, risk evaluations, and level-of-care determinations.  Evaluates clinical appropriateness for admission and provides treatment recommendations and referral guidance; communicates with outside agencies regarding patient needs and any reportable events.  Communicates with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of patient.  Conducts diagnostic interviews, psychosocial evaluations, and clinical screenings to identify appropriate service placement.  Participates as a member of the treatment team to facilitate admission decisions and coordination of services for patients entering the program.  

Specific responsibilities include:  

1. CUSTOMER RELATIONS 

• Demonstrates patient focus and strives to exceed expectations for customer service 

2. PATIENT ASSESSMENT  

• Collects patient assessment data in a systematic, continuous and complete manner. 
• Conducts diagnostic interviews and comprehensive intake evaluations. 
• Reviews referral documentation, prior treatment records to determine clinical appropriateness for program admission. 
• Identifies treatment barriers and recommends appropriate interventions or alternate resources. 
• Documents assessments in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Identifies behaviors which may indicate suicidal risk. 
• Identifies signs of abuse and completes appropriate follow-up.