Intake Coordinator | Iredell Davis Behavioral Health |Weekends | PRN - Iredell Memorial Hospital : Job Details

Provider of intake and assessment services for the behavioral health inpatient program. Responsibilities include intake referral review. Works closely with the on call attending psychiatrist/provider, inpatient program staff and leadership.Weekend Coverage - Saturday/SundayRequirements Master's degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited school or nursing degree from an accredited school.Currently licensed in the State of North Carolina or a license from a compact state (nursing).BLS at time of hire from American Heart Association or American Red CrossDe-escalation Training (within 30 days)Minimum of one year working in the behavioral health field, acute psychiatric or intensive outpatient setting preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, negotiation, advocacy skills with patients, families, staff and community agency personnel.Basic computer skills required.Job Specific StandardsReviews referral assessments from agencies outside the hospital to determine necessity for admission based on clearly defined admission criteria.Presents referral to the provider for an admission decision in a prompt and timely manner.Coordinates admissions to the inpatient psychiatric units with unit staff and outside referral agencies.Ensures that all intake assessments/referrals are completed/addressed in a timely fashion during working hours.Will notify management immediately of any difficulties encountered in presenting admissions to the provider.Responds with clinical appropriateness to all crisis/behavioral management situations.Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.