Intake Clinician — Psychiatric Admissions Specialist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Admissions support professional to assist the Director of Admissions in supervising staff, coordinating day-to-day activities, and ensuring efficient admissions processing for referrals, families, staff and patients.

The role includes conducting intake assessments, risk formulations, and using de-escalation techniques to manage psychiatric crises, with on-call duties on a rotational schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Relative Human Services.
• At least 6 months inpatient psychiatric experience or related clinical assessment experience preferred.
• Clinical licensure preferred, not required.
• Associate level accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Admissions in supervising staff and coordinating day-to-day activities.
• Conduct intake interviews and complete initial risk formulation for incoming patients.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation to manage patients in psychiatric crisis.
• Perform patient observation to ensure safety within the admissions area.
• Transfer patients and belongings to assigned units.
• Complete all required documentation thoroughly.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Relative Human Services

Associate level accepted

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Admissions support professional to assist the Director of Admissions in supervising staff, coordinating day-to-day activities, and ensuring efficient admissions processing for referrals, families, staff and patients.

The role includes conducting intake assessments, risk formulations, and using de-escalation techniques to manage psychiatric crises, with on-call duties on a rotational schedule.