MH Access Clinician

Brown University Health
Taunton, MA

SUMMARY:

Access Clinicians are integral members of the hospital’s Behavioral Health Team. In collaboration with the Behavioral Health Navigators, the Access Clinicians are responsible for placing referrals and securing beds for patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care.


Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Access Clinician:
  • Conducts bed searches for patients requiring inpatient psychiatric care. This entails compiling from the patient charts the relevant information needed for review by potential receiving facilities.

  • Collaborates with the nursing and medical staff to ensure that medical requirements are met for transfer of patients to inpatient psychiatric facilities.

  • Engages in interactive discussions with potential receiving facilities to facilitate patient placement.

  • Secures placement for accepted patients by verifying insurance and obtaining authorizations for treatment.

  • Refers patients who do not meet inpatient level of care to an appropriate CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit) or CBHC (Community Based Health Center) in their community.

  • Documents in the EMR according to DMH and departmental regulations.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION:


Bachelor’s Degree or higher


EXPERIENCE:


The Access Clinician should have a solid foundation in mental health care with relevant experience in a clinical setting. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, resilience, and the capacity to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a high paced setting.

Pay Range:

$23.39-$34.24

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

Per diem

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East
Posted 2026-04-11

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