Lead Admissions Clinician
Universal Health Services, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Admissions Director, the Lead Admissions Clinician provides supervision to admissions department personnel. Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge. Performs duties in accordance with the facility's mission, values, policies and behavioral standards. Provides department coverage during day, evening and weekend hours as scheduled with flexibility to ensure department services as needed.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
Employee assistance program available for employees and family
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance
Referral & sign-on bonus options for certain positions
Challenging and rewarding work environment
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
More information available on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population (preferred in an inpatient setting)
Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work (required)
Current certification or licensure by the State of Oklahoma (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or applying for supervision/under supervision (preferred)
One or two years of management experience (preferred)
Working knowledge of hospital admissions functions, leadership skills, crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Physical agility to manage patients
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds
Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and value
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Under the direction of the Admissions Director, the Lead Admissions Clinician provides supervision to admissions department personnel. Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge. Performs duties in accordance with the facility's mission, values, policies and behavioral standards. Provides department coverage during day, evening and weekend hours as scheduled with flexibility to ensure department services as needed.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
Employee assistance program available for employees and family
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance
Referral & sign-on bonus options for certain positions
Challenging and rewarding work environment
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
More information available on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population (preferred in an inpatient setting)
Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work (required)
Current certification or licensure by the State of Oklahoma (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or applying for supervision/under supervision (preferred)
One or two years of management experience (preferred)
Working knowledge of hospital admissions functions, leadership skills, crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Physical agility to manage patients
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds
Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and value
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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