Intake Assessment Representative - LVN or LPT
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Salary$39 – $55/hr
LocationSacramento
Work moderemote · United States
Typetemporary
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live14h ago
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Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
OR PSYT-Psychiatric Technician
1 year recent relevant experience
Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, chemical dependency, adult and geriatric psychopathology, treatment and comprehensive mental status screening
Must be competent in crisis interventions
Familiar with legal issues and California laws relating to the voluntary and involuntary treatment of the mentally ill and chemically dependent
Possess an understanding of current insurance benefits and medical necessity in the area of mental health
Familiar with criteria for disposition to all possible levels of care within the mental health continuum in the community
Familiar with community resources in the care of the mentally ill
Knowledge of PC and basic programs
Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress
Ability to take appropriate actions in volatile situations
Mental Health interviewing and screening skills
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to interpret complex insurance regulations and authorization
Detail oriented and have excellent written and verbal skills
Strong interpersonal skills and customer relation skills
About the company
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Position Overview:
Triages patients according to severity of illness and determines patient placement into an appropriate clinical program, implementing the involuntary hold process when necessary. Provides competent and thorough mental status screening to for all incoming requests when a 5150 evaluation is required.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
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Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
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Bachelor’s: psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
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BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
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LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
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OR PSYT-Psychiatric Technician
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
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1 year recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, chemical dependency, adult and geriatric psychopathology, treatment and comprehensive mental status screening. Must be competent in crisis interventions.
•
Familiar with legal issues and California laws relating to the voluntary and involuntary treatment of the mentally ill and chemically dependent. Possess an understanding of current insurance benefits and medical necessity in the area of mental health.
•
Familiar with criteria for disposition to all possible levels of care within the mental health continuum in the community.
•
Familiar with community resources in the care of the mentally ill. Knowledge of PC and basic programs.
•
Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
•
Ability to take appropriate actions in volatile situations. Mental Health interviewing and screening skills required.
•
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
•
Ability to interpret complex insurance regulations and authorization.
•
Detail oriented and have excellent written and verbal skills.
•
Strong interpersonal skills and customer relation skills.
Legal
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Benefits
None
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $39.16 to $54.82 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.