Ladc/Patient Intake Coordinator

About Us

We are a psychiatric healthcare system, dedicated to providing mental healthcare for all, with seven locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, and two additional sites located in Rochester and Mankato. With a robust benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and great workplace culture, we value our employees and the work they do each day for our patients and families. Our services span the full continuum of care for patients, with a variety of roles and opportunities for job-seekers looking for more than a job, but a place where you can grow in your career.

Responsibilities

Hours for this role can be 5- 8 hour shifts (monday - Friday) or 4- 10 hour shifts (Tuesday-Friday) starting at 8a

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As a member of the Central Assessment Team, the Inpatient LADC/Patient Intake Coordinator, housed within the Brooklyn Park hospital, collaborates with the Central Intake Team, psychiatry providers and nursing staff to integrate relevant clinical data and substantiate medical necessity for recommended level of mental health care. This role is responsible for completing chemical dependency assessments and recommendations, as well as maintaining the referral list and follow through for current PrairieCare patients. This role is also responsible for coordinating admission to an inpatient level of care.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Receive and review referrals from internal providers regarding chemical dependency assessments for current patients

• Meet with current patients who screen positive for needing an assessment and complete a chemical dependency assessment, including assessment, write-up and recommendations.

• Maintain up to date recommendation list for both referrals and recommendations for post-assessment.

• When not performing LADC related duties, perform patient intake coordinator related duties.

• Review, assess and link callers with information about our services

• Triage crisis calls, assess for safety, and complete safety planning as needed

• Facilitate internal referrals for inpatient services

• Facilitate external referrals for inpatient services

• Consult with physicians and nurses as needed to facilitate referrals into our inpatient services

• Provide effective customer relations pursuant to the policies of PrairieCare

• Provide external referral resources as needed

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a closely related human services field (a bachelor's in social work requires an LSW prior to start)

• Licensed as a alcohol and drug counselor in the state of MN (LADC) or ADC-T licensure with plan for obtaining LADC.

• Preferred experience of performing assessments for chemical dependency evaluations of minimum of 1 year.

• Two years of supervised experience in behavioral healthcare is required, meeting the criteria for a mental health practitioner or a license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

• Experience in triage of psychiatric emergencies is preferred

• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria, possess interviewing and assessment skills and display a professional attitude in all aspects of his/her performance

• Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences and in age appropriate care for psychiatric and chemical dependency services

• Must possess skills to communicate clearly and effectively with Clinicians

• Must have computer skills using Microsoft Office Products including Word and Outlook

• Must have reliable transportation and telephone

• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks

• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing

• Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations

• Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances

• After training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients.

Driven by our values and commitment to safety and quality care, PrairieCare will be joining every major health system in Minnesota with our plans to require a COVID-19 vaccine for all team members, or an approved exemption limited to medical or religious accommodations.

PrairieCare is a psychiatric healthcare system experiencing rapid growth in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. With multiple sites across the metro, including locations in Rochester and Mankato, PrairieCare has quickly grown to become one of Minnesota's largest providers of mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admissions, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, activities, or employment. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Veterans, Disabled, and other protected individuals and is committed to a diverse workforce. Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.