Behavioral Health Intake Navigator (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Needs Assessor to perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and intake coordination on a PRN basis in Desoto County, MS. Conduct initial contacts with referral sources, determine care level, and support admissions, including insurance pre-certification.

Ideal candidates have a behavioral health master's or RN credentials, with experience in inpatient or partial hospitalization settings and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required in a behavioral health field or credentials in nursing.
• LCSW / LPC / LMFT / RN licensure highly preferred; CPR certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephone and walk-in risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake processes and determine appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate admission processes including insurance pre-certification.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Intake assessment

Inpatient psychiatry

Referral coordination

Education

Master's Degree in behavioral health

RN licensure or equivalent

Job description

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Needs Assessor to perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and intake coordination on a PRN basis in Desoto County, MS. Conduct initial contacts with referral sources, determine care level, and support admissions, including insurance pre-certification.

Ideal candidates have a behavioral health master's or RN credentials, with experience in inpatient or partial hospitalization settings and CPR certification.