Weekend-Shift Behavioral Health Assessment Clinician

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is recruiting for an Assessment and Referral Clinician at Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital in Fort Washington, PA. The role handles inquiry calls, schedules assessments, and conducts psychiatric assessments to determine the proper level of care.

Collaboration with psychiatrists and insurers is essential to coordinate patient care. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or related field and demonstrates strong crisis intervention and organizational skills to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and patient assessment.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle inquiry calls and schedule assessments.
• Perform psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking help.
• Provide clinical disposition and refer to appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, referring agencies, hospital staff, and insurers.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of patient rights

Emergency detention knowledge

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Universal Health Services is recruiting for an Assessment and Referral Clinician at Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital in Fort Washington, PA. The role handles inquiry calls, schedules assessments, and conducts psychiatric assessments to determine the proper level of care.

Collaboration with psychiatrists and insurers is essential to coordinate patient care. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or related field and demonstrates strong crisis intervention and organizational skills to