RN Assessment/Referral (Intake)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. in Ohio is seeking an Assessment/Referral Counselor to coordinate admission functions under the direction of the Director of Assessment & Referrals.

The role provides crisis intervention services to potential patients face-to-face or by telephone and supports department operations. The candidate will collect data from inquiry calls and assessments and enter it into the Health Management System in a timely manner, requiring strong interpersonal skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in Nursing or Social Work.
• Current Ohio licensure as RN or Social Worker (LSW, LISW, or MSW).
• Two to three years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission functions as directed by the Director of Assessment & Referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention services to potential patients (face-to-face or by telephone).
• Collect data from inquiry calls and assessments and input into Health Management System in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Data entry

Education

College degree in Nursing or Social Work

Tools

Health Management System

Job description

Responsibilities

EXCELLENT FULL TIME OPPPORTUNITY WITH GREAT BENEFITS!

OPEN INTERVIEWS WEDNESDAY'S 10AM - 2PM.

The Assessment/Referral Counselor coordinates admission functions as directed by the Director of Assessment & Referrals, provides crisis intervention services to potential patients by way of a face-to-face therapeutic assessment or by telephone, and assists with the operation of the department. Collects data from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc. and inputs into Health Management System in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education: College degree in Nursing or Social Work.

Licensure: Must have current Ohio Licensure as a RN or Social Worker (LSW, LISW, or MSW)

Experience: Two to three years of related work experience preferred. Must have a high degree of interpersonal communication skills with all levels of people. Knowledge or experience with crisis intervention techniques. The individual should have the ability to coordinate admissions in a manner that is consistent with criteria for all programs. Knowledge of basic computer/data entry skills.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CRP Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and First Aid. Successful completion of Therapeutic Assault Prevention System (TAPS) prior to assisting with a restraining procedure. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.