Crisis Intake & Assessment Specialist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking professionals to manage incoming intake calls and conduct initial evaluations for treatment level care. Responsibilities include completing admission paperwork, conducting risk assessments, and utilizing crisis intervention skills. A Master's degree in a behavioral science field is required, with advanced certification preferred. The role demands effective communication and documentation.

Candidates should display excellent customer relations skills and effective professional judgment while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in a behavioral science field.
• Advanced certification preferred.
• Skills in telephonic risk assessment and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephonic risk assessments for callers in crisis.
• Complete admission paperwork and document outcomes.
• Communicate admission/transfer information to co-workers.
• Gathers detailed patient information for assessments.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Effective professional judgment

Excellent customer relations skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking professionals to manage incoming intake calls and conduct initial evaluations for treatment level care. Responsibilities include completing admission paperwork, conducting risk assessments, and utilizing crisis intervention skills. A Master's degree in a behavioral science field is required, with advanced certification preferred. The role demands effective communication and documentation.

Candidates should display excellent customer relations skills and effective professional judgment while maintaining patient confidentiality.