ADMISSIONS ASSESSOR/PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Master’s level clinician for a per-diem intake/triage admissions position at University Behavioral Center in Orlando, FL, delivering crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals in a hospital setting.

The role requires two years of mental health experience, with prior intake/triage work preferred. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential as you coordinate admissions and respond to walk-in and referred clients.

Qualifications

• Master's level clinician required.
• Minimum two years in mental health field, preferably in Intake/Triage/Admissions.
• Experience in crisis intervention is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment and counseling of patients scheduled or walk-in.
• Coordinate admissions and ensure services align with hospital standards.
• Respond to calls and messages; maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with crisis intervention and referrals.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Education

Master's Level Clinician

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

Job Summary

Contributes to the provision of quality and appropriate crisis intervention and referral services, schedules and coordinates assessments, processes admissions while ensuring all services are administered within hospital standards and guidelines.

This is a Per-Diem positions

Essential Duties

• Provides or coordinates initial assessment and counseling of patients scheduled or walk-in clients; Responds to each person/family in a timely manner with appropriate clinical intervention and judgement; Provides immediate information and emotional support according to need and within departmental and UBC policy
• Provides additional evaluation/consultation as deemed necessary (i.e. psychiatric assessment)
• Accepts phone calls; responds timely to phone call messages
• Ensures a smooth transition of admission process to alleviate anxieties in discussing treatment, financial responsibility, etc.; Follows department and hospital policies and procedures consistently; Provides information and consultations when necessary; re-directs when needed
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient and employee related information
• Willingly adapts to changes and demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility in scheduling and in the performance of duties assigned to this position
• Presents a positive, friendly and helpful attitude profile in daily interactions with patients, staff and visitors Attends all required in-services annually: Fire, disaster, and safety and updates Infection Control and updates Administrative policies and procedures Crisis Intervention and updates CPR

Qualifications

• Experience: Two (2) years in the Mental Health field preferably in Intake/Triage/Admissions area .
• Education: Master's Level Clinician

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 $14.0 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 Prusia, 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 are access points and insurance offering, a physician network and various related.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.