RN - BH admissions

UHS•Youngstown, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment/Referral Counselor coordinates admission functions as directed by the Director of Assessment & Referrals, provides crisis intervention services to potential patients by way of a face-to-face therapeutic assessment or by telephone, and assists with the operation of the department. Collects data from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc. and inputs into Health Management System in a timely manner.

Requirements

Current Ohio Licensure as a RN or Social Worker (LSW, LISW, or MSW)
Two to three years of related work experience preferred.
High degree of interpersonal communication skills with all levels of people.
Knowledge or experience with crisis intervention techniques.
Ability to coordinate admissions in a manner that is consistent with criteria for all programs.
Basic computer/data entry skills.
Successful completion of CRP Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and First Aid.
Successful completion of Therapeutic Assault Prevention System (TAPS) prior to assisting with a restraining procedure.

Responsibilities

Coordinates admission functions as directed by the Director of Assessment & Referrals.
Provides crisis intervention services to potential patients by way of a face-to-face therapeutic assessment or by telephone.
Assists with the operation of the department.
Collects data from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc. and inputs into Health Management System in a timely manner.