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Assessment & Referral Clinician (FT Weekend Days)

LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ASSESSMENT & REFERRAL CLINICIAN! 

Schedule: FT (Work (3) 12-hour shifts: 7a- 7:30p – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) 

$2,000 SIGN ON Generous shift differentials in addition to base pay! A master's degree is required.

 

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? 

 

We seek a dedicated, detail-oriented Intake Clinician to join our LBH team!

The Assessment & Referral Clinician manages referrals and service requests, assesses individuals of all ages, and collaborates with physicians for appropriate care decisions. They assist with discharge planning under the Director of Admissions and Referrals and are the primary community contact, providing essential resources and support. Additionally, they support the case management program.

  • Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
  • Conduct patient triage for appropriate placement internally or referral to community resources.
  • Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or coordinate hospital admission arrangements.
  • Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
  • Obtain administrative approval for all admissions.
  • Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy.
  • Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
  • Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.
  • Demonstrate guest relations by example and counsel employees in need of training.

 

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:

 

  • Education & Licensure: A Master’s Degree in a human relations field is required. Licensed to practice in Illinois as a mental health professional (Social Worker, Counselor, or RN with MHP). 
  • Experience: (2) or more years of experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. preferred.
  • Additional Skill Requirements:  A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam and working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

 

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

 

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Cafeteria on site one free meal per day
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Free parking

What sets us apart: 

  • Career & training development opportunities
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment
  • Engaged management team dedicated to your success
  • A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

 

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.

 

Compensation: 

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, and the expected compensation range is $26.00 - $33.00 hourly, plus SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS!  We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Assessment & Referral Clinician!

 

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

 

Discover a fulfilling career at Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH)!

 

We are a 161-bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL, and have been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness, and we are committed to helping people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.

 

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need. Be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Lake Behavioral Hospital.

 

  • To learn more about LBH, visit us at: https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/

 

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

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At Lake Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

 

Salary : $26 - $33

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