ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN) 7p-7a Sat.
About The Position
Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility): Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/ Position Summary: Join the Intake Department team where the Assessment Coordinator 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. Weekend shift Saturday Night 7p-7a.
Requirements
- Education: Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in a human relations field.
- Experience: Two or more years' experience in intake assessment activities within an acute Psychiatric setting highly preferred.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN; or LMSW, LCSW or LPC licensure preferred.
- Additional Requirements: 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). Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assists the Physician by providing face-to-face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
