What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Assessor (LSW) position at Blueridge Vista Behavioral Hospital?
Schedule: 3 x 12hr's (7pm - 7am with weekend rotation)
Location: Cincinatti, OH
Pay Range: $28 - $34 hr
Our team at BlueRidge Vista is forward–thinking and provides behavioral health care. We serve the residents of Southwest Ohio and Kentucky. Our psychiatric programs and therapies help your entire family recover from struggles with mental health disorders and traumatic events. We offer inpatient services for adult patients, partial hospitalization care, and intensive outpatient care.
Position Summary
The LSW Intake Assessor is responsible for conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments for adult patients presenting for psychiatric evaluation and admission. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and referral sources, the Intake Assessor determines the appropriate level of care, facilitates admissions, and ensures timely, accurate clinical documentation. This position serves as a key point of contact during the admission process while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Essential Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessments for adult patients presenting for inpatient psychiatric services.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Evaluate patient risk, including suicide, homicide, and other safety concerns, using established assessment tools and clinical judgment.
- Determine admission appropriateness based on clinical criteria and hospital guidelines.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate admissions and transitions of care.
- Communicate effectively with referral sources, emergency departments, families, and community providers regarding admission decisions.
- Verify and obtain necessary clinical information to support admission recommendations.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations, policies, and standards.
- Participate in shift handoff communication to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Respond professionally to crisis situations while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license in the State of Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
- Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
- Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records.
- Previous experience in psychiatric intake, emergency services, crisis assessment, or inpatient behavioral health.
- Experience with adult behavioral health populations.
- Knowledge of medical necessity criteria and behavioral health level-of-care determinations.
Salary : $28 - $34