Admissions Assesor (MA/MSW)

Responsibilities Full-time Admissions Assessor Needed 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 Assesor serves as a liaison between Compass Intervention Center and referral sources, patients and families. The primary function of the Admissions Assessor is to facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other referral sources in support of the call center operations. Admissions Assessor 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 Assessor 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 Qualifications Position Requirements: Masters degree in Social Work or a Registered Nurse. 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: Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off 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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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. 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