PRN - Intake Assessment Coordinator
UHS
Summary
The Intake Assessor handles the Assessment and Referral activities at the facility. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department members and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations.
Job description
Job Summary
The Intake Assessor handles the Assessment and Referral activities at the facility. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department members and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations.
Qualifications
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health or a related field, or licensed RN.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable. Working knowledge of the Mental Health field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family treatment, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Work Environment: Clean, well-lit environment, intake coordinators can sit or stand for long periods of time, high stress active work environments, continuous low voices and office machine noises.
Additional Requirements: Trained in Non-violent physical crisis intervention and CPR prior to accepting independent assignment or released from orientation. This individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential. This individual must have the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Professional demeanor and appearance is required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, mental health or related field, or licensed RN
- Minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health field
- Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family treatment, treatment planning
- Experience communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
- Trained in Non-violent physical crisis intervention and CPR prior to accepting independent assignment or released from orientation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Diplomacy and discretion
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities
- Professional demeanor and appearance
Benefits
- Time off plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- 401(k) plan
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.