Assessment and Referral Clinician
UHS
Summary
Responsible for tracking of all inquiry calls, completion of initial assessment to determine level of care, insurance pre-certification, and following the patient to the appropriate disposition in consultation with the Medical Director or his designee.
Job description
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Accepting inquiry calls and scheduling assessments.
- Performing initial clinical assessments to determine level of care.
- Coordination and disposition of all referral calls to appropriate level of care.
- Scheduling and coordinating admissions with psychiatrists and nursing staff, and completion of all admission paperwork.
- Coordination and follow-up of all after hour calls and admits.
- Completing precertification information and forwarding to appropriate agencies, in conjunction with Business Office and Case Management.
- Communication with referral sources to inform them of client disposition.
- Any other duties assigned by supervisory or administrative personnel.
- Will adhere to all safety policies and safe work practice.
- Will attend hospital safety trainings.
- Will adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
- Will report all accidents immediately.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field or Master's Degree in Social Work with certification
- Can also be a registered nurse with Kentucky License
- Five years experience and knowledge in the area of mental health
- Knowledge of assessment and crisis intervention
- Telephone and communication skills
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.