ASSESSMENT & REFERRAL CLINICIAN

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx Plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and Disability

FSA/HSA

Wellness Programs

Career development opportunities

UHS Benefits Service Center

Job summary

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is seeking an Assessment & Referral Clinician to coordinate the acute process from inquiry to admission and provide crisis intervention.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a social science field and experience in mental health crisis intervention, with responsibilities including managing admissions, maintaining records, and liaising with local agencies to ensure smooth service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work.
• One or more years’ experience in mental counseling; crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Preferred experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques, biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and clinical interviews.
• Knowledge of referral sources in the area and funding options.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Excel and Word software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acute referrals and admissions.
• Completes voluntary, involuntary, direct, and mobile admissions.
• Maintains confidential clinical and financial records for all patients served.
• Acts as Court Liaison coordinating with Community Services Boards and Norfolk Juvenile Intake for Temporary Detention admissions.
• Ensure service excellence delivery.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis intervention techniques

Biopsychosocial assessments

Mental status examinations

Clinical interviews

Referral sources

Funding types

Excel

Word

Education

Master’s degree in social science (counseling/psychology/social work)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description

The Assessment & Referral Clinician Coordinates all aspects of the acute process from time of inquiry call through admission. Provides crisis intervention and evaluation services.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

• Oversee acute referrals and admissions.
• Completes voluntary, involuntary, direct, and mobile admissions.
• Maintains confidential clinical and financial records for all patients served.
• Acts as the Court Liaison as necessary, coordinating with local Community Services Boards and Norfolk Juvenile Intake for all Temporary Detention admissions.
• Ensure Service Excellence delivery

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work required.
• One or more years’ experience in mental counseling, crisis intervention counseling preferred. Preferred experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting. Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnostic and treatment terminology.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques, biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and clinical interviews.
• Must have knowledge of various types of referral sources in the area, as well as the various types of funding available.
• Knowledge of and ability to use oral and writing composition skills, basic math, personal computer, Excel and Word software, telephone, copier, and fax machine.

Licensure/Certification: None

Physical requirements

The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen.Must be 21 years old or older.

Exposure Categories: Blood borne disease exposure category: Category I

EEO Statement

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