Job Information
Universal Health Services Behavioral Health Admissions Intake Assessor in FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities
Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40-years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department .
Website: https://www.brookeglenhospital.com/
All training shifts will be completed on dayshift Monday through Friday
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assessment and Referral Clinician handles inquiry calls, schedules assessments, and performs psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking help. Staff provides clinical disposition based on their findings, consult with the psychiatrist, and refers individuals to the appropriate level of care. Community resources are given, coordination of care with psychiatrists, referring agency and hospital personnel and insurance companies are provided.
The hours for this position are Saturday and Sunday 7am to 11pm every other weekend.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s Degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of external review organizations (i.e. Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, state gatekeep for Medicaid).
Knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives, adult and child abuse laws, and emergency involuntary detention.
Knowledge and utilization of crisis intervention techniques.
Knowledge of patient assessment, family motivation and treatment planning techniques.
Knowledge of complex patient care planning.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Skill in interacting with multiple individuals with diversified roles and perspectives.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
Ability to prioritize heavy workloads.
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
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