Behavioral Health RN: Assessment & Intake Coordinator

Universal Health Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is seeking a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to join our inpatient and partial hospital team in the Memphis area. This role involves telephonic and in-person risk assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals and intake to determine level of care.

You will communicate with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff, support admissions, and ensure a smooth transition through the treatment process.

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention and risk assessment within psychiatric settings.
• Ability to coordinate referrals, intake, and admissions with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake process; determine appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate admission process and maintain communication with referral sources and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Masters in Social Work

Masters in Counseling

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

Masters of Psychology

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is seeking a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to join our inpatient and partial hospital team in the Memphis area. This role involves telephonic and in-person risk assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals and intake to determine level of care.

You will communicate with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff, support admissions, and ensure a smooth transition through the treatment process.