Crisis Admissions Clinician: Mental Health Evaluations

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Stratton Meadows (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a qualified behavioral health professional to perform crisis evaluations, preauthorization requests, and admissions coordination for Cedar Springs.

Open availability is required, with overnight shifts available. The role involves answering calls, conducting mental health evaluations, assessing for involuntary commitments, and coordinating with community providers and internal admissions.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Experience in crisis work and mental health evaluations preferred.
• Knowledge of EMTALA and involuntary holds; Colorado licensure in good standing preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform crisis evaluations and preauthorization requests.
• Coordinate admissions to Cedar Springs and liaise with community providers.
• Answer phone calls and conduct mental health evaluations.
• Assess for involuntary commitments and make clinical recommendations.
• Perform vitals, breathalyzer tests and temperature at evaluation.
• Coordinate with referral sources and internal admissions; overnight shifts available.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a qualified behavioral health professional to perform crisis evaluations, preauthorization requests, and admissions coordination for Cedar Springs.

Open availability is required, with overnight shifts available. The role involves answering calls, conducting mental health evaluations, assessing for involuntary commitments, and coordinating with community providers and internal admissions.