Assessment Clinician - 7:00pm - 7:30am
UHS
Summary
The Assessment Clinician provides telephonic, telehealth, and in-person risk assessments, including the history of presenting illness, suicide risks, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information. The Assessment Clinician has initial contact with referral sources and potential patients. The Assessment Clinician 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
Job Duties Include:
- Performing initial clinical assessments to determine level of care.
- Coordination and disposition of all referral calls to appropriate level of care.
- Completion of all admission with psychiatrists and nursing staff.
- Completing pre-certification information and forwarding to appropriate agencies, in conjunction with Business Office and Utilization Review.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services field, with at least two years crisis experience; Registered Nurse; LCSW/LPCC/LMFT preferred.
- Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
- Three years’ experience and knowledge in the area of mental health.
- Human Services related field; Must be eligible for supervision if not independently licensed
- Current RN License, if applicable.
- Crisis Intervention, CPR, and Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) required. These trainings will be offered upon hire.
- Knowledge of the following: hospital admissions functions; crisis intervention and risk assessment; psychiatric diagnoses and symptomology; basic chemical dependency; age specific growth and development.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Free parking
- Free meal with each shift
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.