Assessment & Referral Clinician

Responsibilities

The Assessment & Referral Clinician will coordinate all aspects of the acute process from time of inquiry through admission, providing crisis intervention and evaluation services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversees 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, coordinating with Community Services Boards and local intake agencies
• Ensures service excellence delivery
• Provides telephonic and face‑to‑face mental health triage, assessment, and crisis intervention on‑site and at emergency facilities
• Develops and maintains productive 1:1 relationships with referring agencies, parents, and legal guardians
• Participates in admissions on‑call weekend rotation and assists with evening/overnight shifts
• Coordinates and participates in civil commitment hearings and subsequent processes
• Verifies administrative process completion for acute admissions (insurance verification, consent packet, patient labeling, and biopsychosocial assessment)
• Fosters effective communication in the milieu consistent with therapeutic goals, promotes dialogue, and serves as a role model for patients
• Interprets facility and departmental policies and works cohesively toward organizational objectives
• Works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve quality patient care and professionalism

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related social science
• None (or no licensure/certification required)
• Minimum one year of experience in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and/or acute psychiatric settings
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic and treatment terminology, crisis intervention techniques, biopsychosocial assessment, and mental status examinations
• Computer skills (basic math, personal computer, Excel, Word, telephone, copier, fax machine)
• Physical ability to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and reach, lift up to 50 pounds, and manage physical demands of the role

Night Shift: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am with rotating weekends and holidays.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation starting at $24.50 per hour (based on relevant years of experience)
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) plan with company match

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