Admissions Coordinator-Evaluation and Treatment Facility (0.75 FTE) Colville, Washington

DUTIES: Primary responsibility is to provide evaluation and triage of psychiatric patients referred to the Evaluation and Treatment (E & T) Facility. Upon completion of all admission orders, complete final acceptance admissions actions, as applicable. Perform duties which includes providing assessments, evaluation, and medication monitoring/ management to clients with persistent mental illness. Assist qualified medical professionals with activities related to telepsychiatry to include providing patient education regarding medication purpose.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, an Associates of Applied Science or equivalent nursing degree, licensed as a Registered Nurse or be eligible to be credentialed for at least an Agency Affiliated Counselor with the WA State Department of Health. Mental Health Professional Designation required. Good written & oral communication skills, computer literacy desirable, abstract of driving record for past three years required, and satisfactory criminal history backgrounds check.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Excellent Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits, PTO. Starting hourly wage $38.25 based on credentials, qualifications and experience. NEWACS is a Behavioral Health Service Provider that is mandated to have employees vaccinated for COVID-19.