Intake Assessor General

Job Description:
Job 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
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0 - 1
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Vocational/Technical School Graduate
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1 - 3
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Associate Degree
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3 5
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Bachelor s Degree
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5 8
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Master s Degree
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8 10
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Ph.D.
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10+
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Other:
Licensure/Certification/Registration (List the required and / or preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations, if any)
Required
Preferred
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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.
Proficient in software applications
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Ability to write detailed correspondence
Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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.
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Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
% Of Time
Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork. Assessments will be completed by RN, LPC or LMSW.
20%
Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completing all necessary documentation.
15%
Schedules Unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate.
10%
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%
Communicates with referral sources including, family members, legal system, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other treatment facilities.
20%
Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily.
10%
Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships.
5%
Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
5%
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%
Primary Equipment/Applications Used
List primary equipment used
List required software and required proficiency
WORKFORCE CONDITIONS (Check those conditions that are related to and/or required by this job)
N/A = position does not require this activity.
Occasionally = position requires this activity up to 33% of the time.
Frequently = position requires this activity 34% to 66% of the time.
Continuously = position requires this activity 67% to 100% of the time.
Physical Effort (Check the occurrence frequency for each activity)
Activity
Frequency of Occurrence
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
1. Standing
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2. Walking
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3. Sitting
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4. Balancing
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5. Kneeling
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6. Crouching
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7. Crawling
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8. Reaching/Working Overhead
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9. Keyboard Use/Repetitive Hand Motion
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10. Climbing
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11. Pushing (up to 25 pounds)
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12. Lifting (up to 25 pounds)
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Environmental Risks (Check the occurrence frequency of each exposure item)
Item
Frequency of Occurrence
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
1. Chemicals and fumes
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2. Loud noises
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3. Vibration
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4. Extreme Temperatures
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5. Confined spaces
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6. Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
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Bloodborne Pathogens exposure: (Provide examples if applicable)
OTHER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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

Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Service Excellence.
Service excellence is a part of all we do. Our standards include:
Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, being accountable for actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
Practice teamwork by participating in decision making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

Unit: PsychDesired Shift: DAYS - 8 HR