Needs Assessor- Full-Time (Evenings)

Universal Health Services•Olive Branch, MS

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis. As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focuses on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description.
Staff must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to varied population of patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.
Master's Degree required in a behavioral health field or crentials/education as a Registered Nurse.
LCSW / LPC / LMFT / RN, Advance Practice Mental Health Professional license is highly preferred.
CPR Certification.
Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.

Nice To Haves

Prefer prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting

Responsibilities

Provides telephone and walk-in risk assessment and crisis intervention
Initial contact with referral sources and potential patients
Coordinates the referral and intake process
Determines appropriate level of care
Facilitates the admission process including insurance pre-certification
Maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.