ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW) - PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, Vision and Rx plan

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Intervention Center is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to act as the liaison between referral sources, patients and families, and to manage referrals, intake, and admission processes. The role focuses on coordinating assessments and ensuring appropriate levels of care for clients.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s in Social Work or related field with crisis intervention experience in psychiatric settings, and strong documentation and communication skills to support the call center

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Compass Intervention Center, referral sources, patients and families.
• Coordinate referral, intake, and admission processes and determine appropriate level of care.
• Conduct telephonic and in-person assessments and maintain clear documentation of calls and admissions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Inpatient psychiatric experience

Assessment skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

RN (optional)

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN position with evening and weekend availability preferred!

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 Coordinator serves as a liaison between Compass Intervention Center and referral sources, patients and families. The primary function of the Admissions Coordinator is to facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other referral sources in support of the call center operations. Admissions Coordinator 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.

The Admission Coordinator 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

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.