Assessment Clinician, Peace Hospital, 3p-11p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment Clinician I evaluates individuals seeking behavioral health or substance use treatment, determines clinical justification for admission, and coordinates level-of-care expectations with physicians, Assessment Referral Center personnel, patient care units, external agencies, and community partners. The clinician conducts assessments at local hospitals, UofL Peace Hospital, and other community agencies and facilities; refers patients to appropriate services; and assists with intake for admitted patients. The role may serve pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The clinician assesses psychological, social, and treatment needs using information from patients, families, and collateral sources; establishes provisional diagnoses; discusses treatment recommendations with patients, families, and medical providers; and records and communicates clinical information to physicians and interdisciplinary treatment teams. The role also performs insurance pre-certifications and prior authorizations, presents clinical information to medical providers, and collaborates with nursing staff to determine appropriate levels of care and medical needs. Under the hospital's EMTALA policy, qualified Assessment Referral Center clinicians employed by the hospital may conduct emergency behavioral health and substance use screening exams as Qualified Medical Persons. The position requires professional development, compliance with organizational policies and HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and effective collaboration and service to patients, families, staff, and community partners. The scheduled shift is second shift, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., at Peace Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Family and Marriage Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or another related field.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Facility-provided Safe Crisis Management training.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Capacity to learn relevant systems and databases, including electronic medical record systems and telehealth programs.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles and methods for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions.
Social perceptiveness, active listening, critical thinking, service orientation, and problem sensitivity.
Ability to break down problems or tasks and use knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences.
Valid driver’s license, required for Mobile Assessment Clinicians only.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the mental health field.
Previous experience in crisis intervention or an assessment/diagnostic setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate individuals seeking behavioral health or substance use treatment and determine justification for admission.
Conduct evaluations at local hospitals, UofL Peace Hospital, and community agencies and facilities.
Refer patients to appropriate services and assist with intake for patients admitted.
Determine provisional diagnoses and discuss treatment recommendations with patients, families, and medical providers.
Coordinate level-of-care expectations with physicians, Assessment Referral Center personnel, patient care units, and external agencies.
Develop relationships with community partners by consistently providing quality services.
Assess patients’ psychological, social, and treatment needs using information from patients, families, and collateral sources such as schools, outpatient therapists, and community providers.
Record and communicate clinical information to physicians and interdisciplinary treatment teams as indicated.
Perform insurance pre-certifications and prior authorizations.
Present clinical information to medical providers and collaborate with nursing staff to determine appropriate levels of care and patient medical needs.
Maintain professional development and education.
Provide referrals based on clinical assessments and communicate relevant information about treatment programs and patient rights to patients and families.
Understand and apply legal requirements associated with assessment and voluntary admission, EMTALA, and Mental Inquest Warrant processes.
Provide assessment services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations as needed.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data.
Follow organizational and department safety standards and guidelines.
Work collaboratively and support team members.
Demonstrate professionalism, service orientation, and effective customer service with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
Perform other duties as assigned.