INTAKE CLINICIAN (DEGREED) - PRN - DAYS

UHS • Raleigh, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Director of Admissions in providing staff supervision, clinical case consultation, coordination and organization of day-to-day activities, and administrative duties that will enhance effectiveness of the Admissions Department and Security to ensure smooth admissions processing for referral sources, families, staff and patients. This includes participation in the timely processing of inquiry/referral calls and walk-in/scheduled emergency psychiatric clinical assessments and ensure their referral to the most appropriate level of care. Administrator on call duties will be required on a rotational schedule.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Relative Human Services
• At least 6 months experience in inpatient psychiatric treatment or relative experience completing clinical assessment and risk formulation preferred.
• Associate level accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical licensure preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize electronic programs to admit patients and enter demographic information
• Interview incoming patients to complete intake assessment and initial risk formulation
• Use verbal de-escalation skills to manage patients experiencing psychiatric crisis
• Perform patient observation to ensure safety while in the admissions department
• Transfer patients and belongings to assigned unit
• Complete all required documentation thoroughly

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level