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UofL Health

Assessment Clinician, Peace Hospital

UofL Health, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Address:

2020 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Essential Functions

Evaluates individuals seeking behavioral health/substance use treatment and seeks justification for admission

Conducts evaluations at local hospitals, UofL Peace Hospital and other community agencies and facilities

Refers patients to appropriate services and assists in the intake process for those patients admitted

Determines provisional diagnosis and discusses treatment recommendations with patient, family, and medical providers

Coordinate level of care expectations with physicians, Assessment Referral Center, personnel, patient care units, and external agencies

Develops relationships with community partners by consistently providing quality services.

Assesses the patient’s psychological, social and treatment needs through analysis of data collected from patients, their families, collateral sources such as school, outpatient therapist, and community providers

Establishes provisional diagnosis based upon thorough level of care assessment

Records and communicates clinical information to physician, interdisciplinary treatment team as indicated

Performs insurance prior authorizations for patients

Collaborates with nursing staff to assess the most appropriate level of care and medical needs of the patient

Other Functions

Maintains professional development and education

Demonstrates proficiency and skill in determining most appropriate level of care, provide referrals based on clinical assessments, communicating relevant information to patient and family regarding treatment programs and patient rights issues

Demonstrates effective understanding of legal issues associated with assessment and/or admission for voluntary status, EMTALA and Mental Inquest Warrant processes

Provides assessment services for various patient populations including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric as needed

Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Family and Marriage Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or other related fields required.

One year of experience in the mental health field and previous experience in crisis intervention or an assessment/diagnostic setting (preferred).

Licensure

Valid Driver’s License (required for Mobile Assessment Clinicians only)

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Facility-provided Safe Crisis Management training (required)

Competencies

Psychology

– Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Therapy and Counseling

– Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Social Perceptiveness

– Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening

– Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

– Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Service Orientation

– Actively looking for ways to help people.

Problem Sensitivity

– The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Language Ability

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events.

Computer Skills

Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, including but not limited to electronic medical record systems and telehealth programs.

Additional Responsibilities

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.

Adheres to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines.

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

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