Evening Behavioral Health Needs Assessor

Universal Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Needs Assessor for Parkwood Behavioral Health System in Mississippi to handle evening risk assessments and admissions coordination.

The role includes telephone and walk-in assessments, coordinating referrals, and ensuring pre-certification and smooth communication with patients, families, and staff.

Applicants should have a Masters in behavioral health or RN licensure and prior intake experience; LCSW/LPC/LMFT are preferred credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience with inpatient or partial hospital settings preferred.
• Competency in crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of admissions and referral processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and walk-in risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake processes, determine level of care.
• Support admissions with insurance pre-certification and communications.

Skills

Intake and assessment

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication with referral sources

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Needs Assessor for Parkwood Behavioral Health System in Mississippi to handle evening risk assessments and admissions coordination.

The role includes telephone and walk-in assessments, coordinating referrals, and ensuring pre-certification and smooth communication with patients, families, and staff.

Applicants should have a Masters in behavioral health or RN licensure and prior intake experience; LCSW/LPC/LMFT are preferred credentials.