Assessment Coordinator PRN; RN​/Therapist

Responsibilities

ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (RN/THERAPIST) - ON CALL/AS NEEDED

SHIFT: ON CALL - PRN

Unit: CRISIS CALL CENTER

• Ability to work on-call as-needed remotely
• Base hourly rate for trainings, meeting and education
• Excellent flat rates for initial assessments and referrals
• On-call hourly rate provided
• Career development opportunities across UHS
  * and its + locations

• Providing telephonic risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patient admissions.
• You are the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the initial admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and Intake department.
• Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.
• You will work under the supervision of Intake Director and the Director of Assessments/Referrals.

Your Skills & Qualifications will include:

• Valid Utah clinical or nursing license (CSW, LCSW, ACMHC, LCMHC,RN)
• Preferred (1) year of experience working in a psych inpatient setting with assessment and referral coordination experience preferred, but NOT REQUIRED
• A passion for helping others rediscover their "hope"
• Must be at least years of age and able to pass a background check & drug screen