Responsibilities

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) a Universal Health Services (UHS) Facility is a 100-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10-minute drive to the ocean front. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions, and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network. Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is searching for a caring and compassionate master’s prepared mental health clinician or Licensed RN for the Intake Clinician - Day and Evenings position, in our active 24/7 Admissions Department. If you like a challenge and the satisfaction of working with other professionals to get patients the help they need, Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is the right place for you.

Our patients bring with them many different clinical challenges and high acuity illnesses that require specific and individualized care. We balance our busy work environment with a strong commitment to teamwork that makes Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center a challenging, yet fun place to work. While taking care of our patients, we also strive to take care of each other. Our hospital’s strong, seasoned leadership team offers opportunity for mentoring and coaching to professionals interested in growing their career in the mental health industry.

Job Summary: The Intake Clinician provides in-person level of care determinations and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the intake process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Ability to prioritize; work well under periods of high stress and pressure. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Demonstrates an understanding of funding entities. Thorough knowledge of psychiatric services provided by the hospital.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:Excellent communication skills, i.e., verbal and written. Ability to prioritize; work well under periods of high stress and pressure. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Demonstrates an understanding of funding entities. Thorough knowledge of psychiatric services provided by the hospital. Ability to work flexible hours when needed. Requires a basic understanding of computers; and accurate data entry skills. Knowledge of insurance contracts and payers. Knowledge of precertification for inpatient hospitalization. Experience gathering and documenting medical and clinical information. Ability to triage for medical and psychiatric needs. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field. Excellent customer service skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, visitors, families and referral sources. Skill set to prioritize, assign tasks, and hold staff accountable for their completion.

Education: Master’s Degree in Human Service field (e.g. Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, etc.), or RN - preferably BSN.

Experience: 1-2years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field. Supervisor experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed RN, LCSW, LPC, LMFT

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