Crisis & Referral Intake Coordinator

UHS; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

401k with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN seeks a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments, crisis intervention, and admission coordination. You will liaise with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff to ensure smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes determining appropriate levels of care, facilitating admissions, and maintaining ongoing communication within a large behavioral health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinicians with crisis intervention experience.
• Experience with intake, assessment and admission processes.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and risk assessment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake processes with sources and patients.
• Determine level of care and facilitate admission while communicating with staff and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Intake & admission coordination

Inpatient care understanding

Education

Licensed Physicians

APRN

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Registered Nurse

MSW/Masters in Social Work

MS Counseling

MS in Marriage and Family Therapy

Masters in Psychology

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN seeks a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments, crisis intervention, and admission coordination. You will liaise with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff to ensure smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes determining appropriate levels of care, facilitating admissions, and maintaining ongoing communication within a large behavioral health system.