Behavioral Health Assessment and Referral Assessor- 10a-6p M-F

UHS • Whitemarsh Township, PA

101d

About The Position

The Assessment and Referral Clinician handles inquiry calls, schedules assessments, and performs psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking help. Staff provides clinical disposition based on their findings, consult with the psychiatrist, and refers individuals to the appropriate level of care. Community resources are given, coordination of care with psychiatrists, referring agency and hospital personnel and insurance companies are provided.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field.
• Knowledge of external review organizations (i.e. Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, state gatekeep for Medicaid).
• Knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives, adult and child abuse laws, and emergency involuntary detention.
• Knowledge and utilization of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of patient assessment, family motivation and treatment planning techniques.
• Knowledge of complex patient care planning.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skill in interacting with multiple individuals with diversified roles and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Handle inquiry calls from individuals seeking help.
• Schedule assessments for potential patients.
• Perform psychiatric assessments for individuals.
• Provide clinical disposition based on assessment findings.
• Consult with psychiatrists regarding patient care.
• Refer individuals to the appropriate level of care.
• Provide community resources to patients.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, referring agencies, hospital personnel, and insurance companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees