ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN) - 11P-7A

Uhs • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 90-bed psychiatric hospital, offers child, adolescent, adult, and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. The FT Assessment Coordinator (11p-7a Mon-Fri) provides telephone and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, makes 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. The Assessment Coordinator also assists the Physician by providing face-to-face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in a human relations field.
• Two or more years' experience in intake assessment activities within an acute Psychiatric setting highly preferred.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN; or LMSW, LCSW or LPC licensure preferred.
• A working knowledge of the DSM-5 and the Mental Status Exam.
• A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.
• Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses symptomology.
• Basic chemical dependency knowledge.
• Understanding of age-specific growth and development.
• Crisis and behavior management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Make initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process.
• Determine appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate the admission process.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• Assist the Physician by providing face-to-face clinical assessments.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Free Basic Life Insurance.
• Tuition Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree