Intake & Assessment Clinician - Behavioral Health

Saint Mary's Regional Health System

Intake & Assessment Clinician - Behavioral Health

FT | Day and Evening coverage needed |12 hour shifts

Your experience matters

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Intake & Assessment Clinician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Behavioral Health Intake Clinician is responsible for working with internal and external customers to identify patients appropriate for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit. The individual is responsible for con

Demonstrates flexibility, independence, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Provides compassionate care across all age groups experiencing mental health crises, while maintaining confidentiality and professional relationships.

Conducts comprehensive crisis assessments and presents clinical findings to medical staff.

Understands legal processes related to psychiatric admissions and is knowledgeable in DSM-V criteria and developmental stages.

Manages patient transfers, authorizations, and supports reviews, with availability to cover shifts as needed.

What we're looking for

Education :

Master's Degree in Social Work or other related field of study with experience in

Behavioral Health and Psychiatry pending State requirements.

Bachelor's / Associate degree in nursing pending State requirements.

Licenses / Certification :

Current independent practice scope licensure in state of practice, LMFT, LMFT-A LPC, LPC- A, LPCP, LCSW, LMSW, RN or LPN.

Experience :

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a psychiatric setting.

Experience in crisis counseling and crisis evaluations preferred.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement

Connect with our Recruiter :

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jodie Bailey by email jodie.bailey@lifepointhealth.net.

EEOC Statement

"Saint Mary's Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary's Regional Health System

is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.