ADMISSIONS ASSESSOR/PRN
UHS
Summary
Contributes to the provision of quality and appropriate crisis intervention and referral services, schedules and coordinates assessments, processes admissions while ensuring all services are administered within hospital standards and guidelines.
Job description
Job Summary
Contributes to the provision of quality and appropriate crisis intervention and referral services, schedules and coordinates assessments, processes admissions while ensuring all services are administered within hospital standards and guidelines.
Essential Duties
- Provides or coordinates initial assessment and counseling of patients scheduled or walk-in clients; Responds to each person/family in a timely manner with appropriate clinical intervention and judgement; Provides immediate information and emotional support according to need and within departmental and UBC policy
- Provides additional evaluation/consultation as deemed necessary (i.e. psychiatric assessment)
- Accepts phone calls; responds timely to phone call messages
- Ensures a smooth transition of admission process to alleviate anxieties in discussing treatment, financial responsibility, etc.; Follows department and hospital policies and procedures consistently; Provides information and consultations when necessary; re-directs when needed
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient and employee related information
- Willingly adapts to changes and demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility in scheduling and in the performance of duties assigned to this position
- Presents a positive, friendly and helpful attitude profile in daily interactions with patients, staff and visitors Attends all required in-services annually: Fire, disaster, and safety and updates Infection Control and updates Administrative policies and procedures Crisis Intervention and updates CPR
Requirements
- Two (2) years in the Mental Health field preferably in Intake/Triage/Admissions area
- Master's Level Clinician
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.