Assessment & Referral Clinician
UHS
Summary
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments.
Job description
Position Description
The Assessment & Referral Clinician coordinates all aspects of the acute process from time of inquiry call through admission. Provides crisis intervention and evaluation services.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee acute referrals and admissions.
- Completes voluntary, involuntary, direct, and mobile admissions.
- Maintains confidential clinical and financial records for all patients served.
- Acts as the Court Liaison as necessary, coordinating with local Community Services Boards and Norfolk Juvenile Intake for all Temporary Detention admissions.
- Ensure Service Excellence delivery.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work required.
- One or more years' experience in mental counseling, crisis intervention counseling preferred.
- Preferred experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnostic and treatment terminology.
- Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques, biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and clinical interviews.
- Must have knowledge of various types of referral sources in the area, as well as the various types of funding available.
- Knowledge of and ability to use oral and writing composition skills, basic math, personal computer, Excel and Word software, telephone, copier, and fax machine.
- Must be able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight.
- Must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen.
- Must be 21 years old or older.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness Programs
- 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.