Admissions Clinician FT
UHS
Summary
The Admissions Clinician provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Admissions Clinician provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
Qualifications
- Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required preferably in an inpatient setting
- Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required
- BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Successfully complete a drug test
- Successfully pass national background check
- Strong Computer skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
- The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable
Requirements
- Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required preferably in an inpatient setting
- Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required
- BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Successfully complete a drug test
- Successfully pass national background check
- Strong Computer skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
- The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable
Benefits
- Shift differential
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug plan
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Career development opportunities
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.