Behavioral Health Assessment Coordinator (RN/Therapist)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System seeks a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessment, crisis intervention, and intake coordination. The role involves initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, determining level of care, and facilitating admission while maintaining communication with families and staff.

Ideal candidates have experience in inpatient psychiatric settings and relevant licensure to support crisis intervention and

Qualifications

• Education/Licensure as listed in job description.
• Experience in intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention with psychiatric population.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment in inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinate referral and intake, determine level of care, and facilitate admission.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Intake coordination

Communication with referral sources

Inpatient setting experience

Education

Licensed Physicians

APRN

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Registered Nurse

MSW

M.Ed./MS in Counseling

MA/MSC in Marriage & Family Therapy

MS in Psychology

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System seeks a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessment, crisis intervention, and intake coordination. The role involves initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, determining level of care, and facilitating admission while maintaining communication with families and staff.

Ideal candidates have experience in inpatient psychiatric settings and relevant licensure to support crisis intervention and