Responsibilities

Clarion Psychiatric Center offers inpatient treatment for adults with moderate to severe psychiatric problems, inpatient crisis stabilization for children and adolescents, and a Partial Hospitalization Program for school-aged children. Our recently expanded 112-bed inpatient program has 4 units. For over 30-years, Clarion has provided the community a compassionate and respectful therapeutic environment with an emphasis on strong teamwork.

Clarion Psychiatric Center is a STAR LRP-approved facility. STAR LRP is Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, and is intended for individuals working in either a full-time substance use disorder (SUD) treatment job that involves direct patient care in a county where drug overdose death rates exceed the most current national average overdose death rate per 100,000 people, as reported by the CDC; or Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. As such, staff with 6 or more years of service would be able to have their student loans paid off (up to $250,000). RNs and LPNs qualify.

Much more available online at: https://clarioncenter.com

Benefits for our Staff:

• Shift Differentials, Bonus shifts & Holiday Pay
• Excellent Paid Time Off Program 
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Free Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

If you would like to learn more about the Admission Counselor position before applying, please contact Morgan Smith, Director of Assessment and Refferals at morgan.smith@uhsinc.com

Clarion Psychiatric Center is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

As directed by the Director of Assessment and Referral, the Call Specialist coordinates admission functions, provides crisis intervention services to potential patients (by gathering telephonic information and scheduling no charge assessments), collects data (from Inquiry Calls, assessments, etc.), inputs information into Med Series 4 in a timely manner, and assists in coordination of residential admissions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience: A minimum of three (1) years’ experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, with direct experience in call management and customer relations. A Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field preferred and /or an accredited nursing program required and currently licensed by the state of Pennsylvania to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse required.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of all credentialing requirements including but not limited to education and credentialing within 30 days from date of hire. CPR/AED certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) required. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

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MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES:

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