What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Assessor - (MS/MSW) - PRN (Evening and Weekend Availability Preferred) position at Compass Intervention Center?
PRN Position
PRN position with evening and weekend availability preferred!
Compass Intervention Center is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to join a great team of passionate employees. It is our mission to deliver excellence in everything we do. We are currently seeking professionals with integrity, dependability, and decision-making skills. Joining our team will propel you to your fullest potential. Compass is excited about expanding our programs with a new Acute Care Center with the estimated opening date of August 2023. We offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
Compass Intervention Center has been in business since 1996, Compass has been a top provider of behavioral health and substance abuse treatment. We believe in offering a variety of options to our patients, making our programs more accessible and our treatment more effective, all while maintaining a high level of quality care. We are passionate about promoting awareness of mental health and offering services to address the needs of our patients.
Job Description
The Admissions Coordinator serves as a liaison between Compass Intervention Center and referral sources, patients and families. The primary function of the Admissions Coordinator is to facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other referral sources in support of the call center operations. Admissions Coordinator oversees the assessment, referral and admission activities of the department and provides telephonic and in person assessments, initial contact with referral sources and potential clients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, clients and unit staff.
The Admission Coordinator help to create and maintain department procedures in the following areas: daily census records, inquiry calls and referrals phone log, and ensures that the level of treatment and clinical services is appropriate to all clients needs. Facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, clients and unit staff. Thorough and accurate documentation of calls and other admissions related paperwork is a critical component of the job.
Job Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work or other related field. Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Adequate knowledge regarding appropriate levels and focus of care as related to psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral problems is required. Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.
This opportunity provides the following:
- UHS is challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
- 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
- Generous Paid Time Off
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LSW, LMSW (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person