INTAKE ASSESSOR- PRN

UHS • Austin, TX

97d

About The Position

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a beautiful 13-acre, oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown. Please visit our website for more information: www.austinoakshospital.com.

Requirements

• Master's Degree and Licensed by State of Texas in Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the mental health field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience providing therapeutic services, case management.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Prefer knowledge of hospital admission functions, psychological assessment and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomatology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions.
• Respond to incoming calls to the hospital to accommodate coordination for referrals/admissions.
• Provide assessment of patients, psychiatric and medical status.
• Document all inquiries, referrals, and admissions accurately in the computer system.
• Ensure all referral patient medical record information is completed and nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patients condition/history.
• Copy/distribute and prepare referral material in unit charts as required.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Provide leadership and direction to mental health technicians.
• Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
• Provide and direct milieu management.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients medical records.
• Communicate with sensitivity to growth, development, and cultural issues.
• Attend mandatory training and in-services.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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