Intake Assessment Therapist 2

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!  **Organization:** SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital **Position Overview:** Provides and coordinates telephone intake and crisis intervention services by performing psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention services to patients identified as having psychiatric or chemical dependency problems. Obtains insurance authorization for patients requiring behavioral health services and facilitates referral to physicians and psychotherapists. **Job Description**: **EDUCATION:** _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._ * Master's: social work, counseling, or related field **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** * 2 years recent relevant experience **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:** * CPI-Crisis Prevention Institute 5150 training **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** * Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, chemical dependency, adult and geriatric psychopathology, treatment and comprehensive mental status screening. Must be competent in crisis interventions. * Familiar with legal issues and California laws relating to the voluntary and involuntary treatment of the mentally ill and chemically dependent. Possess an understanding of current insurance benefits and medical necessity in the area of mental health. * Familiar with criteria for disposition to all possible levels of care within the mental health continuum in the community. Familiar with community resources in the care of the mentally ill. Knowledge of PC and basic programs. * Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress. Ability to take appropriate actions in volatile situations. Mental Health interviewing and screening skills required. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills. * Ability to interpret complex insurance regulations and authorization. Detail oriented and have excellent written and verbal skills. * Strong interpersonal skills and customer relation skills. **Job Shift:** Days **Schedule:** Short Hour **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** Every other Weekend **Benefits:** No **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 16 **Employee Status:** Short Hour Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $39.15 to $54.81 / hour _The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._