Intake Clinician
Core
Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals seeking admission to a 44-bed inpatient drug and alcohol service, determining suitability for admission, and identifying alternative treatment pathways.
Role type
Senior IC clinical nurse (mental health intake)
Builds
Safe and appropriate access to inpatient care and day program services
Domain
Healthcare (Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Biopsychosocial assessment, risk assessment, clinical triage, critical thinking, evidence-based clinical decision-making, care coordination, electronic health record proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience in emergency assessment, stakeholder engagement, quality improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments of individuals seeking admission; Applying advanced clinical judgement to assess suitability for admission; Collaborating with psychiatrists and referrers to facilitate timely admissions; Providing expert clinical advice and care pathway recommendations; Assessing complex presentations and determining alternative treatment options; Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC