ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN) 7p-7a Sat.

UHS•Gulfport, MS

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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. WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

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.
Knowledge: 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