Admissions Clinician

UHS•Oklahoma City, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Clinician provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. This is a Weekend Part Time position, working Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8:30pm.

Requirements

Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required preferably in an inpatient setting.
Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Successfully complete a drug test.
Successfully pass national background check.
Strong Computer skills.
Excellent Communication skills.
Strong Leadership skills.
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.
The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable.

Nice To Haves

BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
Initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
Coordinates the referral and intake process.
Determines appropriate level of care.
Facilitates the admission process.
Maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.