Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator - Behavioral Health in Mountain Home, Arkansas at Baxter Health

SUMMARY: As part of a diverse and committed team of multi-disciplinary professionals, the Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, and community partners seeking inpatient behavioral health services. The role is responsible for conducting initial screenings, coordinating assessments, ensuring patient safety, facilitating admissions, and supporting smooth communication between internal departments and external agencies. The Intake Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compassionate, and clinically appropriate access to care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: RN, LPN, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW licensing preferred. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field, or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor minimum.

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in either a hospital or related setting, preferred. Comfortable with, and experience in, working with an organization serving low income, frail, and culturally diverse adults with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and chronic health conditions. Ability to handle intense emotional situations. Strong working knowledge of behavioral theory and applied behavior analysis. Experience working in healthcare setting preferred.

Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, stoop and twist, and occasionally requires lifting of 20 pounds or more of equipment/supplies. Able to push in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient and equipment and occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more. Acuity to the five senses is required in contact with patients, family members, providers, volunteers and co-workers. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of CPR and able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Answer referral calls and gather initial information
2. Perform or coordinate safety screenings
3. Coordinate medical clearance
4. Prepare admission packets and consents
5. Provide handoff to inpatient unit staff
6. Provides patients with resources and tools to assist in health-related decision making.
7. Communicate with patient’s families, caregivers, or other responsible parties.
8. Maintain complete chart notes; maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA policies.
9. Collaborate with other healthcare specialists and support organizations.
10. Participate in and stay current in de-escalation training and certification.
11. Will collaborate with interdisciplinary team the priority of work flow between both 6 South and 3 South.
12. Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.