ASSESSMENT & REFERRAL CLINICIAN

Universal Health Services · Virginia beach, United States

Assessment & Referral Clinician

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Position Description: The Assessment & Referral Clinician coordinates all aspects of the acute process from time of inquiry call through admission. Provides crisis intervention and evaluation services.

Job Duties:

• Oversee acute referrals and admissions.
• Completes voluntary, involuntary, direct, and mobile admissions.
• Maintains confidential clinical and financial records for all patients served.
• Acts as the Court Liaison as necessary, coordinating with local Community Services Boards and Norfolk Juvenile Intake for all Temporary Detention admissions.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications Requirements:

• Master's degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work required.
• One or more years' experience in mental counseling, crisis intervention counseling preferred.
• Preferred experience in an acute psychiatric healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of current psychiatric diagnostic and treatment terminology.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques, biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and clinical interviews.
• Must have knowledge of various types of referral sources in the area, as well as the various types of funding available.
• Knowledge of and ability to use oral and writing composition skills, basic math, personal computer, Excel and Word software, telephone, copier, and fax machine.

Physical requirements:

• The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight.
• Must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen.
• Must be 21 years old or older.

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