Intake Assessor/Counselor - PRN (Days & Weekends)

Uhs • Arlington, TX

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Assessor is a Licensed Counselor, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Assessor is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake Assessor works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted. Work Schedule: This position is for Day hours and/or Weekend hours ONLY!! Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F (8 AM - 5 PM)

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in a human relations or other related field.
• Preferably two or more years experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as a mental health professional. (RN, LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LPCI)
• A working knowledge of the DSM-IV and the Mental Status Exam.
• A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.
• May be required to work flexible schedule and overtime as needed; may be required to work on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• provides in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
• initial contact with referral sources and potential patients
• coordinates the referral and intake process
• facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed
• works with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level