ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN) - PRN

UHS • Gulfport, MS

14h

About The Position

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 92-bed psychiatric hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for children, adolescents, adults, and military service members. The Assessment Coordinator works with the Intake Department on a PRN basis, providing telephone and in-person risk assessments and crisis intervention. The role makes initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates referrals and intake, determines the appropriate level of care, facilitates admissions, and communicates with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The coordinator also assists physicians with face-to-face clinical assessments, including gathering information about the presenting illness, family dynamics, and psychosocial circumstances.

Requirements

• Be a registered nurse or hold a master's degree in a human relations field.
• For an RN, hold a license to practice in Mississippi.
• Have working knowledge of the DSM-5 and the Mental Status Exam.
• Have working knowledge of the addiction and recovery field.
• Hold CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certifications; certifications may be obtained during new-hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting is highly preferred.
• LMSW, LCSW, or LPC licensure is preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnosis symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and in-person risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Make initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process.
• Determine the appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate the admission process.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• Assist physicians with face-to-face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level