Behavioral Health Intake & Crisis Needs Assessor (PRN)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Needs Assessor (PRN) to provide telephone and walk-in risk assessment and crisis intervention. You will coordinate referral and intake processes, determine appropriate level of care, and assist with admission including insurance pre-certification.

The role requires a Master’s in a behavioral health field or RN licensure, with preferred experience in psychiatric mental health intake and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field or RN licensure required.
• Prior intake, assessment and crisis intervention experience in psychiatric mental health preferred.
• LCSW/LPC/LMFT or RN licensure with CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and walk-in risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake process, including admission coordination.
• Determine appropriate level of care and facilitate admission including insurance pre-certification.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.

Education

Master’s Degree in behavioral health or RN licensure

Job description

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Needs Assessor (PRN) to provide telephone and walk-in risk assessment and crisis intervention. You will coordinate referral and intake processes, determine appropriate level of care, and assist with admission including insurance pre-certification.

The role requires a Master’s in a behavioral health field or RN licensure, with preferred experience in psychiatric mental health intake and crisis intervention.