INTAKE ASSESSOR- NIGHT SHIFT (PRN)

UHS; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Long and short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

Discounted stock plan

Job summary

Horizon Health in Grand Forks, ND, seeks an Intake Clinical Assessor for a night shift, PRN role supporting a brand-new 24-bed inpatient psychiatric unit for adults and pediatrics. The Admissions Clinician assesses, coordinates referrals, and verifies insurance to identify the appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities include risk screening, admissions processing, and clear communication with patients, families, and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services field.
• Licensed RN would be an alternative.
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain caller information to determine needs and risks.
• Perform telephonic risk screening for suicidality/homicidality.
• Recommend appropriate inpatient or outpatient levels of care.
• Schedule assessments and coordinate with referral sources and families.
• Document thoroughly in the EMR per protocol.
• Maintain communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate emergency or alternative level of care when needed.

Skills

DSM-V knowledge

Mental status exam

Addiction and recovery

Supervisor experience

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work/Human Services

Licensed RN

Job description

INTAKE CLINICAL ASSESSOR- NIGHT SHIFT- (PRN)

Horizon Health is seeking an Intake Clinical Assessor for our BRAND NEW unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This is a 24 bed inpatient psychiatric unit for adult and pediatric patients. The Admissions Clinician provides assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Admissions Clinician is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Admissions Clinician is responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers telephone using the appropriate greeting and attempts to obtain all pertinent clinical, demographic and insurance information from the caller to determine caller’s needs.
• Performs telephonic risk screening to determine level of suicidality/homicidality with caller in crisis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of admission criteria for inpatient and outpatient levels of care and is able to recommend appropriate service recommendations for each individual. Provides referral recommendations to appropriate resources whenever a caller is not appropriate for services
• Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.
• Promptly greets patient and family upon notification of their arrival. Informs patient and family of evaluation and admission process.
• Conducts walk-in and scheduled assessments, coordinates with the reviewing psychiatrist, and makes appropriate clinical recommendations for the individual seeking care. Conducts assessments for pre-accepted patient transfers (direct admits) coming from hospitals and other approved referral sources.
• Identifies potential problematic disposition cases, including placement problems, medical needs or developmental delays, and seeks supervision prior to acceptance.
• Accurately and thoroughly enters information into the electronic medical records system in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Accurately and thoroughly reviews and completes all admission paperwork, ensures patient signature on all required areas. All information is reviewed with patient in an understandable manner with consideration of age and ability.
• Demonstrates knowledge of voluntary admission and involuntary procedures for court commitment.
• Coordinates and arranges for emergency medical or psychiatric care in the event a patient is medically compromised or if we cannot accommodate the patient; completes Memorandum of Transfer form accordingly.
• Makes appropriate referral for alternative level of care or notifies referral source for follow up if patient is determined not to be appropriate for admission. Completes referrals and Crisis Safety Plan for patients being referred out.
• Documents in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Utilizes appropriate terminology in documentation.
• Exhibits excellent customer relations skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, visitors, families and referral sources.
• Promotes a safe work environment for self, patients and coworkers by complying with environment of care, safety, infection control and universal precaution guidelines.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge in assessment techniques, crisis intervention, varying levels of care and available resources.
• Participates in staff meetings, hospital committees, program development and innovations which will enhance the quality of services provided to patients/

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services field, OR licensed RN
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred
• 1-2 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care.
• Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnosticcriteria, mentalstatus exam, and addiction and recovery field.
• Supervisor experience preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com