Admissions Clinician FT

Cedarridgebhs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differential for applicable kShs

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Career development

Challenging and rewarding work

More information on benefits

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital is seeking an Admissions Clinician to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments, crisis intervention, and initial contacts with referral sources and potential patients. You will coordinate the intake process, determine level of care, and facilitate admission while communicating with families, referral sources and unit staff.

The ideal candidate has prior intake and crisis intervention experience with psychiatric populations, a nursing license or a Master's

Qualifications

• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population is required.
• RN or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field is required.
• BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass national background check
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process.
• Determine the appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate the admission process and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Skills

Intake & crisis intervention

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Exposure to psychiatric patients

Education

RN license

Masters degree

Job description

Responsibilities

The Admissions Clinician provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required preferably in an inpatient setting
• Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required
• BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility)

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground. For more information, please visit us at www.cedarridgebhs.com

Benefits Include

• Shift Differential for applicable shifts
• Competitive Compensation andGenerous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral Bonus Options
• Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required preferably in an inpatient setting
• Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required
• BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass national background check
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

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.