Behavioral Health Admissions Intake Coordinator

 

About Job:      Currently hiring Behavioral Health Admissions Intake Coordinator - RN

OR Behavioral Health Admissions Intake Coordinator – LCSW/LCPC

Position Summary:

Responsible for facilitating admissions to the Behavioral Health inpatient service.  Manages all aspects of regional transfers and coordinates with providers, charge nurses, case managers, and involved Kootenai Health departments for the safe and expedient placement of patients requiring psychiatric admission.  Works closely with the Transfer Center to organize patient flow to Behavioral Health Units.  Ensures prompt communication and customer service with regional partners. 

Responsibilities:

Coordinates admissions to the behavioral health units to ensure safe bed placement Partners with accepting providers to facilitate a streamlined admission process Prompt response to all admission requests from regional facilities to ensure excellent customer service Provides a consistent flow of communication between providers, nursing, case managers, transfer center, emergency department and medical/surgical departments for placement of behavioral health patients Fosters teamwork between all entities involved in the admission process Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and admission criterion Performs patient assessments as needed Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function Performs other related duties as assigned Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Behavioral Health Admissions Intake Coordinator RN:

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

BSN required Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required Minimum 2 years’ of psychiatric nursing experience required 3 to 5 years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” company with Idaho prior to start date BLS required MOAB Certification during General Orientation

 

Behavioral Health Admissions Intake Coordinator – LCWS/LCPC

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field required LCSW/LCPC Idaho state license required or equivalent acceptable with license in the State of Idaho required within 6 months Minimum 3 years’ case management experience or behavioral health patient care or working with psychiatric patients in an emergency triage department required 3 to 5 years of psychiatric case management or patient care experience preferred BLS required MOAB Certification during General Orientation

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs Must be able to maintain a sitting position Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you! 

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.  

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