DIR - ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL BH

Universal Health Services • Youngstown, OH

58d

About The Position

The Director of Assessment and Intake coordinates assessment, referral, and admission functions. Provides crisis intervention services to potential patients by way of a face-to-face therapeutic assessment or by telephone and directs the operation of the department. Collects data from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc. and inputs into Health Management System in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• RN or LSW/LPC
• RN, Licensed Social Worker/Counselor
• 2-3 years' experience in the mental health field.
• High degree of interpersonal communication skills with all levels of people.
• Knowledge or experience with crisis intervention techniques.
• The ability to coordinate admissions in a manner that is consistent with criteria for all programs.
• Working knowledge and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic computer/data entry skills.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and First Aid.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assessment, referral, and admission functions.
• Provides crisis intervention services to potential patients by way of a face-to-face therapeutic assessment or by telephone and directs the operation of the department.
• Collects data from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc. and inputs into Health Management System in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees