THERAPIST (MA/MSW) (FULL TIME)

UHS•Flowood, MS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for looking for a dynamic Therapist to join our Admissions Department! Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a provider of quality psychiatric treatment services for adults, children and adolescents. Our outpatient services are a convenient drive to areas in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. We also provide inpatient services for those who need more structured treatment. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, our goal is to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a secure and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120-bed acute psychiatric care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi. We are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE®. We provide psychiatric treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, phobia and more. It is important these issues get treated so individuals are able to lead a healthy and happy life. Position Summary: Admissions Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, documenting, and facilitating the patient intake process in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures, including conducting comprehensive admission assessments, gathering clinical and psychosocial information, and coordinating with referral sources, patients, and families to ensure appropriate level-of-care placement; ensures all admission documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements; collaborates with clinical staff to initiate the Master Treatment Plan at the time of admission and communicates relevant patient information to the treatment team to support continuity of care; provides crisis assessment as needed and works closely with physicians, nursing staff, and families to ensure a smooth, timely, and efficient admission process while promoting a positive patient and family experience.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Two years’ experience in an psychiatric setting

Nice To Haves

A current Mississippi license as a LCSW, LMSW, or LPC
Four years experience in a psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, documenting, and facilitating the patient intake process
Conducting comprehensive admission assessments
Gathering clinical and psychosocial information
Coordinating with referral sources, patients, and families to ensure appropriate level-of-care placement
Ensuring all admission documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborating with clinical staff to initiate the Master Treatment Plan at the time of admission
Communicating relevant patient information to the treatment team to support continuity of care
Providing crisis assessment as needed
Working closely with physicians, nursing staff, and families to ensure a smooth, timely, and efficient admission process while promoting a positive patient and family experience