Assessment Clinician, Peace Hospital

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment Clinician I evaluates individuals seeking behavioral health or substance use treatment, determines and documents provisional diagnoses, assesses appropriate levels of care, and coordinates admission and treatment recommendations with physicians, referral center personnel, patient care units, external agencies, patients, and families. The clinician may conduct evaluations at local hospitals, UofL Peace Hospital, and other community agencies and facilities, and may serve pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The role includes referring patients to appropriate services, assisting with intake for admitted patients, conducting insurance prior authorizations, presenting clinical information to medical providers, and collaborating with nursing staff to evaluate patients’ care levels and medical needs. The hospital identifies qualified Assessment Referral Center Clinicians as Qualified Medical Persons for emergency behavioral health and substance use screening exams under its EMTALA policy. The clinician maintains professional development, complies with organizational policies and standards, protects confidential information under HIPAA, and works collaboratively with patients, families, providers, colleagues, and community partners.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Family and Marriage Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Facility-provided Safe Crisis Management training.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability 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, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and 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 of events.
Valid driver’s license is 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 seek justification for admission.
Conduct evaluations at local hospitals, UofL Peace Hospital, and other community agencies and facilities.
Refer patients to appropriate services and assist with intake for patients who are 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, schools, outpatient therapists, and community providers.
Establish provisional diagnoses based on thorough level-of-care assessments.
Record and communicate clinical information to physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team as indicated.
Perform insurance prior authorizations for patients.
Present detailed clinical information to medical providers and collaborate with nursing staff to assess the most appropriate level of care and patients’ medical needs.
Maintain professional development and education.
Demonstrate proficiency in determining appropriate levels of care, making referrals based on clinical assessments, and communicating treatment-program and patient-rights information to patients and families.
Understand legal issues associated with assessments and voluntary admissions, EMTALA, and Mental Inquest Warrant processes.
Provide assessment services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations as needed.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor.
Protect sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.
Follow organizational and departmental safety standards and guidelines.
Work collaboratively and support team members.
Provide exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.