Behavioral Health Admissions Clinician

UHS; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Intervention Center is seeking a Full-time Admissions Assessor to join a dedicated team focused on facilitating referrals, intake, and admission activities. The role centers on telephonic and in-person assessments, coordinating referrals, and ensuring appropriate levels of care for clients and families.

The Admissions Assessor works closely with referral sources, patients, and unit staff while documenting calls and admissions paperwork accurately to support quality care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or other related field is required.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals between mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other referral sources.
• Facilitate admissions: assess, refer, admit and determine appropriate level of care; maintain communication with families, clients and staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention experience

Intake & assessment experience

Referral coordination skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Compass Intervention Center is seeking a Full-time Admissions Assessor to join a dedicated team focused on facilitating referrals, intake, and admission activities. The role centers on telephonic and in-person assessments, coordinating referrals, and ensuring appropriate levels of care for clients and families.

The Admissions Assessor works closely with referral sources, patients, and unit staff while documenting calls and admissions paperwork accurately to support quality care.