Intake Assessor General

Days - 8 HR
Title:
Clinical Assessor Job Code:
385 Department/Location:
Intake Division/Location:
Altru North Dakota Report To:
Executive Director FLSA: ? Exempt ? Nonexempt Creation Date:
05/13/2024 Revision Date(s): Position Summary:
The Intake Services Coordinator, under clinical supervision of a licensed social worker or licensed professional counselor, coordinates the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process. QUALIFICATIONS Education Related Work Experience Required Preferred Years Required Preferred High School Graduate/GED ? ? 0 - 1 ? ? Vocational/Technical School Graduate ? ? 1 - 3 ? ? Associate Degree ? ? 3 5 ? ? Bachelor s Degree ? ? 5 8 ? ? Master s Degree ? ? 8 10 ? ? Ph.D. ? ? 10+ ? ? Other: Specialized Skills and Knowledge (List the minimum required specific knowledge and skills necessary to perform this job. (e.g., basic accounting principles, computer programming, spreadsheets, specific healthcare processes, etc. 1. Proficient in software applications 4. Ability to write detailed correspondence 2. Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence 5. Excellent verbal and written communications skills 3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, facility leadership, employees clients, providers, vendors, etc. 6. Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities % Of Time 1. Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork. Assessments will be completed by RN, LPC or LMSW. 20% 2. Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completing all necessary documentation. 15% 3. Schedules Unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate. 10% 4. Utilizes assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, LUMS, alcohol screening tool(s) under authorization/supervision of RN, LPC or LMSW. 10% 5. Communicates with referral sources including, family members, legal system, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other treatment facilities. 20% 6. Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily. 10% 7. Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships. 5% 8. Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. 5% 9. Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals. 5% 10. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. 5%


Principal Contacts (List three principal internal and external contacts (e.g., customers, vendors, Operations Director, peers) Internal: Executives, Managers, Employees, Peers, Patients External: Patients, Families, Referral Sources, Vendors, Agencies Responsibilities for Other Required Travel Number of direct reports: Frequency (%) Subordinates titles Intake Assessor, Lead, Clerk Type: ? Local ? Regional