Admissions Clinician (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital seeks an Admissions Clinician to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments, crisis intervention, and manage the intake process for referrals and potential patients.

The role requires RN licensure or a Master’s in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work, with strong communication and leadership skills, and experience in psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• Prior intake, assessment and crisis intervention experience with psychiatric patients.
• RN or Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work required.
• BSN or licensure eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful drug test and background check required.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake process for patients.
• Determine appropriate level of care and facilitate admission.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Support admission processes within a 206-bed inpatient/residential program.

Skills

Intake experience

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Education

RN licensure

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

BSN or licensure for LCSW/LPC/LMFT

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.

Requirements

• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population requiredpreferably 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 youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, patial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. 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 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center
on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.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 requiredpreferably 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

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