Gulfport Behavioral Health System
ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN) 7p-7a Sat.
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500
ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN) 7p-7a Sat.
Posted 4 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Summary Join the Intake Department team where the Assessment Coordinator provides telephone and in‑person risk assessment and crisis intervention, makes 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. The Assessment Coordinator also assists the Physician by providing face‑to‑face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information.
Weekend shift – Saturday Night 7 p‑7 a.
Responsibilities Work at Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 90‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
Qualifications
Education:
Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree in a human relations field.
Experience:
Two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting highly preferred.
Licensure:
Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN; LMSW, LCSW or LPC licensure preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Working knowledge of the DSM‑5 and the Mental Status Exam; working knowledge of addiction and recovery; certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation).
Knowledge:
Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age‑specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Contact For more information, contact Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.Render‑Leach@uhsinc.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.
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Position Summary Join the Intake Department team where the Assessment Coordinator provides telephone and in‑person risk assessment and crisis intervention, makes 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. The Assessment Coordinator also assists the Physician by providing face‑to‑face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information.
Weekend shift – Saturday Night 7 p‑7 a.
Responsibilities Work at Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 90‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
Qualifications
Education:
Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree in a human relations field.
Experience:
Two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting highly preferred.
Licensure:
Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as an RN; LMSW, LCSW or LPC licensure preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Working knowledge of the DSM‑5 and the Mental Status Exam; working knowledge of addiction and recovery; certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation).
Knowledge:
Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age‑specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Contact For more information, contact Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.Render‑Leach@uhsinc.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.
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