Clinical Intake Coordinator-PRN WMCG - Bhvl Hlth - Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Facility: AU Medical Center, Inc.
Job Summary:

With the supervision of the Clinical Intake Manager, in a fast-paced and critical care environment, this job serves as the
gateway to facilitate 24/7 psychiatric screenings and acute psychiatric placement for behavioral health patients located
at WMCG.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Provides 24/7 on-site mental health assessments for patients presenting in AUMC ER for behavioral health
care by Completing a psychiatric assessment and identifying a disposition. Assists with the completion of
Mental Health and Substance Abuse commitment orders by scribing clinical documentation based on
psychiatric assessment. Compiles clinical information and refer patients to acute psychiatric facilities (this
applies to patients located in ED and/or on a Medical Floor).
Completes documentation and consistently communicates updates regarding patients acute psychiatric
placement by Staffing each clinical case with psychiatrist post-assessment and updating medical and nursing
staff regarding the plan. Discussing a plan of care with the family. Providing updated clinical information to
outside providers, coordinating physician to physician calls, and documenting the status of the case on dept
log. Assisting the guardian in the completion of consent paperwork for adolescent patients.
Responds to outside crisis call via telephone. Provides callers with information regarding resources available
for mental health and substance abuse treatment. Educates callers about the referral process for obtaining
acute psychiatric treatment. Contacts law enforcement and or emergency command center for active
suicidal or homicidal patients that do not have a safety plan.
Provides on-call back up coverage when Clinical Intake Manager is on leave by Being available to fellow
Clinical Intake Coordinators to answer questions regarding the assessment and referral of acute psychiatric
cases. Identifies and changes department schedule if there is a call out for a scheduled shift. Works a
scheduled shift, if no coverage is obtained for the department.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Masters Other

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Licensure in the respective field: LAPC, LPC,
LMSW, LCSW Upon Hire Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

education clarification: Master's in Human Services or related field. Additional years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education requirement. Required and
Minimum 5 years behavioral health intake and triage, mental health assessments in an ER setting. Preferred and

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