ADMISSIONS CLINICIAN All Shifts

UHS•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for crisis evaluations, preauthorization requests, and coordination of admissions to Cedar Springs. The position consists of answering phone calls, conducting mental health evaluations, evaluating for involuntary commitments, making clinical recommendations for optimal level of care referrals and community adjustment, coordinating with community providers and referral sources, and facilitating internal admissions to Cedar Springs programs. Needs to perform vitals, breathalyzer tests as well as temperature on each potential patient at time of evaluation. Immediate consideration for overnight schedules. Open Availability required.

Requirements

Analytical skills
High level clinical skills
Knowledge of mental health statutes
Knowledge of ethical and legal practice implications
Knowledge and understanding of EMTALA regulations
Knowledge and understanding of state requirements for involuntary commitments
Organizational skills
Verbal skills
Interpersonal skills
Customer service skills
Grammar and spelling proficiency
Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
Ability to follow verbal instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and regulatory agencies
Ability to exercise professional independent judgment in planning own work, formulating recommendations, and making decisions
Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Colorado licensure must be in good standing meeting state requirements for enacting involuntary holds (e.g.: CSW, LPC, MFT) with two years of mental health experience (if licensed)

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience with crisis work and mental health evaluations
Unlicensed and licensed individuals considered

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis evaluations
Process preauthorization requests
Coordinate admissions to Cedar Springs
Answer phone calls
Evaluate for involuntary commitments
Make clinical recommendations for optimal level of care referrals and community adjustment
Coordinate with community providers and referral sources
Facilitate internal admissions to Cedar Springs programs
Perform vitals, breathalyzer tests, and temperature checks on potential patients