What are the responsibilities and job description for the Masters Intake Specialist position at UHS?
Riveredge Hospital is a 210-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents and adults. The hospital offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and community residential programs.
Master Intake Specialist provides telephone triage, clinical assessment services, and referral services and processes inpatient hospital admissions within required time frames and establishes therapeutic relationships with clients and families. Consistently and immediately responds to all inquiry calls from community referral sources, consumers and medical/ allied staff. Offers initial face-to-face assessments to all inquiries and schedules in-house evaluations within one hour.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related field REQUIRED. Requires at least 2 years of experience in a psychiatric treatment setting. Must be at least 21 years of age. Strong assessment skills. Maintain annual CPR, First Aid, and crisis prevention /intervention (PMR) certification. Must have knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation services and Special Treatment Procedures. Strong verbal and written communication skills. License preferred.
Salary : $40,900 - $51,800
