What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment/Referral Coordinator position at UHS?
About the Company
The Assessment/Referral Coordinator serves as a liaison between Compass Intervention Center and referral sources, patients and families. The primary function of the Admissions Coordinator is to facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other referral sources in support of the call center operations. Admissions Coordinator oversees the assessment, referral and admission activities of the department and provides telephonic and in person assessments, initial contact with referral sources and potential clients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, clients and unit staff. The Admission Coordinator help to create and maintain department procedures in the following areas: daily census records, inquiry calls and referrals phone log, and ensures that the level of treatment and clinical services is appropriate to all clients needs. Facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, clients, and unit staff. Thorough and accurate documentation of calls and other admissions related paperwork is a critical component of the job.
About the Role
Master's degree in Social Work or other related field. Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Adequate knowledge regarding appropriate levels and focus of care as related to psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral problems is required. Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between Compass Intervention Center and referral sources, patients, and families.
- Facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals, and other referral sources.
- Oversee assessment, referral, and admission activities.
- Provide telephonic and in-person assessments.
- Coordinate referral and intake process.
- Determine appropriate level of care.
- Maintain communication with referral sources, families, clients, and unit staff.
- Create and maintain department procedures.
- Facilitate the admission process.
- Document calls and admissions related paperwork.
Qualifications
Position Requirements: Masters degree in Social Work or a Registered Nurse. Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Adequate knowledge regarding appropriate levels and focus of care as related to psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral problems is required. Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.
Required Skills
- Master's degree in Social Work or a Registered Nurse.
- Prior intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
- Adequate knowledge regarding appropriate levels and focus of care as related to psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral problems.
- Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment.
- Psychiatric diagnoses symptomology.
- Basic chemical dependency.
- Age-specific growth and development.
- Crisis and behavior management.
Pay range and compensation package
This opportunity provides the following:
- UHS is challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
- 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
- Generous Paid Time Off
