A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Admissions Clinician (PRN) Cedar Ridge Hospital - 2.7 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details PRN 3 hours ago Qualifications Mental health stabilization Customer communication Intake Initial patient assessment Mental health facility experience Psychiatric disorder emergency response
Full Job Description Responsibilities:
The Admissions Clinician 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.
Requirements:
Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required preferably in an inpatient setting Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred Must be at least 21 years of age Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, patial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground.
Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required preferably in an inpatient setting Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required BSN or licensure/license eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred Must be at least 21 years of age Successfully complete a drug test Successfully pass national background check Strong Computer skills Excellent Communication skills Strong Leadership skills Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
