ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN) - PRN
UHS
Summary
Join the Intake Department team where the PRN Assessment Coordinator provides telephone and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, makes 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
Position Summary
Join the Intake Department team where the PRN Assessment Coordinator provides telephone and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, makes 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.
The Assessment Coordinator also assists the Physician by providing face-to-face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information.
Qualifications
- Education: Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in a human relations field.
- Experience: Two or more years' experience in intake assessment activities within an acute Psychiatric setting highly preferred.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN; or LMSW, LCSW or LPC licensure preferred.
- A working knowledge of the DSM-5 and the Mental Status Exam.
- A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.
- Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
- Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in a human relations field
- Two or more years' experience in intake assessment activities within an acute Psychiatric setting highly preferred
- Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN; or LMSW, LCSW or LPC licensure preferred
- Working knowledge of the DSM-5 and the Mental Status Exam
- Working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field
- Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses symptomology
- Knowledge of basic chemical dependency
- Knowledge of age specific growth and development
- Knowledge of crisis and behavior management
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Continuing education options
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.