ASSESSMENT & REFERRAL CLINICIAN

UHS•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment & Referral Clinician Coordinates all aspects of the acute process from time of inquiry call through admission. Provides crisis intervention and evaluation services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work required.
One or more years’ experience in mental counseling, crisis intervention counseling preferred.
Preferred experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting.
Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnostic and treatment terminology.
Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques, biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and clinical interviews.
Must have knowledge of various types of referral sources in the area, as well as the various types of funding available.
Knowledge of and ability to use oral and writing composition skills, basic math, personal computer, Excel and Word software, telephone, copier, and fax machine.
Must be 21 years old or older.

Nice To Haves

Crisis intervention counseling preferred.
Experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee acute referrals and admissions.
Completes voluntary, involuntary, direct, and mobile admissions.
Maintains confidential clinical and financial records for all patients served.
Acts as the Court Liaison as necessary, coordinating with local Community Services Boards and Norfolk Juvenile Intake for all Temporary Detention admissions.
Ensure Service Excellence delivery