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. This position hours are Every Other Weekend (Saturday 7a - 11pm & Sunday 3pm-11pm)

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.

Education :

Master's degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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 Job Type:

Part-time Work Location:

In person