Weekend Admissions Clinician: Crisis Evaluations & Intake

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Stratton Meadows (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Cedar Springs Hospital is seeking a licensed professional for weekend crisis evaluation duties, admissions coordination, and preauthorization work. The role includes mental health evaluations, involuntary hold assessments, and referrals to Cedar Springs programs.

Staff will perform vitals and related procedures; overnight shift bonuses apply. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability, PTO, tuition assistance and EAP.

Qualifications

• Requires analytical skills and high level clinical skills.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations and state involuntary commitment requirements.
• Strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Process preauthorization requests and coordinate admissions.
• Answer calls and document clinical findings for disposition.
• Evaluate for involuntary holds and make recommendations on level of care.
• Coordinate with community providers and referrals; assist internal admissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clinical skills

Mental health law

EMTALA knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Reading comprehension

Independent judgment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Cedar Springs Hospital is seeking a licensed professional for weekend crisis evaluation duties, admissions coordination, and preauthorization work. The role includes mental health evaluations, involuntary hold assessments, and referrals to Cedar Springs programs.

Staff will perform vitals and related procedures; overnight shift bonuses apply. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability, PTO, tuition assistance and EAP.