MOBILE ASSESSOR (RN, LMSW, LPC)
Gulfportbehavioral, Gulfport, MS, United States
Responsibilities
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 92‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
Position Summary: Join the Marketing team where the Mobile Assessor provides 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. The Mobile Assessor also assists the Physician determine appropriate admission criteria by providing face‑to‑face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information. This position involves travel and occasional evening/weekend work.
Qualified applicants will:
Accurately assess patients for level of care determinations.
Possess excellent de‑escalation skills.
Have a working knowledge of available resources for patients (inpatient, outpatient, child/adolescent, adult, and military).
Work well with families in helping them understand treatment options.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in working with hospital staff, patients, families, law enforcement, and referral agencies.
Display strong critical thinking skills to be able to manage complex psychiatric cases as they arise.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Counseling, Social Work, or a clinical related mental health field; or Registered Nurse.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years experience in behavioral health with strong assessment skills. Crisis intervention experience preferred.
Licensure:
Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN, LMSW, LCSW, LPC or clinical related mental health field preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of the DSM‑IVR and the Mental Status Exam. Working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Free Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
For more information, contact: Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.Render‑Leach@uhsinc.com.
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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Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 92‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
Position Summary: Join the Marketing team where the Mobile Assessor provides 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. The Mobile Assessor also assists the Physician determine appropriate admission criteria by providing face‑to‑face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information. This position involves travel and occasional evening/weekend work.
Qualified applicants will:
Accurately assess patients for level of care determinations.
Possess excellent de‑escalation skills.
Have a working knowledge of available resources for patients (inpatient, outpatient, child/adolescent, adult, and military).
Work well with families in helping them understand treatment options.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in working with hospital staff, patients, families, law enforcement, and referral agencies.
Display strong critical thinking skills to be able to manage complex psychiatric cases as they arise.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Counseling, Social Work, or a clinical related mental health field; or Registered Nurse.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years experience in behavioral health with strong assessment skills. Crisis intervention experience preferred.
Licensure:
Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN, LMSW, LCSW, LPC or clinical related mental health field preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of the DSM‑IVR and the Mental Status Exam. Working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Free Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
For more information, contact: Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.Render‑Leach@uhsinc.com.
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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