Assistant Director of Assessment and Referral (Sunday- Thursday 3pm - 11pm)
UHS
Summary
The Assistant Assessment and Referral Director is the primary assessor for evening shift and is responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing the functioning of the Assessment and Referral Psychiatric Assessment Team, and Admissions function, in accordance with current standards of mental health practice. Collects data from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc. and inputs into Health Management system in a timely manner, and assists in coordination of admissions with Director of Assessment and Referral.
Job description
Position Summary
The Assistant Assessment and Referral Director is the primary assessor for evening shift and is responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing the functioning of the Assessment and Referral Psychiatric Assessment Team, and Admissions function, in accordance with current standards of mental health practice. Collects data from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc. and inputs into Health Management system in a timely manner, and assists in coordination of admissions with Director of Assessment and Referral.
Responsibilities
- Directs the response to requests for services by phone and in person, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, initiation/admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity.
- Completes a patient interview according to policy.
- Document patient information.
- Review the effectiveness of the initial interface with external reviewers.
- Maintain an active involvement and awareness of all patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Share on call responsibilities with the Director of Admissions.
- Provide initial evaluation and initiate the assessment, documenting patient symptomology/functioning/needs.
- Staff each assessment with appropriate physician, documenting recommendations and Axis I-V diagnoses, when appropriate.
- In the absence of the Director, facilitate daily Access meeting, as needed; provide information on previous day's intake calls, current day's scheduled evaluations for all staff members and delegate these responsibilities as appropriate.
- May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Admissions.
Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience in direct clinical practice in a psychiatric/mental health/chemical dependency setting and at least one year of management experience.
Additional Requirements: Experience in patient assessment, referral, treatment planning and communication with external review organization or comparable entities. Completion of CPR course and completion of CPI, including appropriate and safe use of seclusion and restraint, within 90 days of employment. Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements. Basic computer skills.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Social Work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in direct clinical practice in a psychiatric/mental health/chemical dependency setting
- At least one year of management experience
- Experience in patient assessment, referral, treatment planning and communication with external review organization or comparable entities
- Completion of CPR course within 90 days of employment
- Completion of CPI, including appropriate and safe use of seclusion and restraint, within 90 days of employment
- Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements
- Basic computer 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.