Intake Clinician - La Junta Integrated Care Clinic

Job Title: Intake Clinician

Location: Integrated Care Clinic, La Junta Colorado

Supervisor: Intake Team Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Valley Wide is looking for an Intake Clinician.  This position provides clinical assessment and problem identification. We are looking for someone whose client centered, warm, and welcoming to join our team. Apply now to help us meet our clients' needs!

Job Summary: As an Intake Clinician your role will involve conducting initial assessments and gathering important information. You will assist with the intake process, gather medical history, and help patients feel comfortable. You will work closely with the healthcare team to ensure smooth transitions and provide quality care.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Shall provide clinical assessment, problem identification, need for medical necessity (DSM 5 criteria/justification);
• Attend supervision/training (individual and group), as scheduled;
• Follow supervisory direction and ask questions appropriately;
• Intake Packet documentation completion, using concurrent documentation, within 24 hours;
• Shall maintain confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Shall appropriately incorporate Cultural Competency into the treatment setting and all applicable documentation.
• Shall coordinate comprehensive treatment—internally and externally—with high quality, holistic care as the expected outcome.
• Adhere to the Risk Stratification Model, providing appropriate Model-based care for all Valley-Wide clients.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field
• Demonstrates accuracy and high attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and above average math skills       
• Proficient in use of office equipment i.e 10-key, e-mail, fax machine   
• Computer skills with an emphasis on Excel and Microsoft programs, experience in computerized accounting software preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in healthcare, human services, customer service, or related field

Location & type of job: This job is a full-time onsite job located in La Junta, Colorado.

Hourly Range & Benefits: $19.24 - $24.72

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Leave: Vacation – 10 days accrued/year, Sick – 12 days accrued/year, Holidays – 8 days/year
• Retirement Employer match after one year of employment
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Local Gym Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with opportunity to earn 8 hours off during the fiscal year
• Cell phone discounts
• Volunteer paid time off (up to 8 hours per fiscal year)

About us: Valley-Wide Health Systems is committed to providing, high-quality, safe, effective and integrated health care services in a respectful and inclusive manner for all with special consideration for medically underserved populations.  Our services include primary care, dental care, physical therapy, pharmacy and behavioral health services in the San Luis and Arkansas Valley in Southern Colorado.

At Valley-Wide, all employees foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality andsafety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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