Admissions Assesor (MA/MSW)

Universal Health Services; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Compass Intervention Center in Memphis, TN is seeking a full-time Admissions Assessor to coordinate referrals from crisis agencies, hospitals, and referral sources. The role involves telephonic and in-person assessments, intake processing, and ensuring appropriate levels of care.

You will document calls and admissions paperwork, maintain census records, and work with families and staff. Master's degree in Social Work or related field and crisis intervention experience required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population.
• Adequate knowledge regarding levels and focus of care for psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral problems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other sources, supporting call center operations.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process, determine appropriate level of care, and maintain communication with referrals, families and staff.
• Document calls and admissions paperwork thoroughly and maintain census records and logs.

Skills

Intake experience

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Admission processes

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

Full-time Admissions Assessor Needed

Compass Intervention Center is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to join a great team of passionate employees. It is our mission to deliver excellence in everything we do. We are currently seeking professionals with integrity, dependability, and decision-making skills. Joining our team will propel you to your fullest potential. Compass is excited about expanding our programs with a new Acute Care Center with the estimated opening date of August 2023. We offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Compass Intervention Center has been in business since 1996, Compass has been a top provider of behavioral health and substance abuse treatment. We believe in offering a variety of options to our patients, making our programs more accessible and our treatment more effective, all while maintaining a high level of quality care. We are passionate about promoting awareness of mental health and offering services to address the needs of our patients.

Job Description

The Admissions Assesor serves as a liaison between Compass Intervention Center and referral sources, patients and families. The primary function of the Admissions Assessor is to facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other referral sources in support of the call center operations. Admissions Assessor oversees the assessment, referral and admission activities of the department and provides telephonic and in person assessments, initial contact with referral sources and potential clients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, clients and unit staff. Admissions Assessor help to create and maintain department procedures in the following areas: daily census records, inquiry calls and referrals phone log, and ensures that the level of treatment and clinical services is appropriate to all clients needs. Facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, clients and unit staff. Thorough and accurate documentation of calls and other admissions related paperwork is a critical component of the job.

Job Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or other related field. Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Adequate knowledge regarding appropriate levels and focus of care as related to psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral problems is required. Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.

This opportunity provides the following:

• UHS is challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work or a Registered Nurse.

• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Adequate knowledge regarding appropriate levels and focus of care as related to psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral problems is required.
• Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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