Job Information
Universal Health Services Admissions & Referral Assessor (PRN) in FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities
What do our current staff value at Brooke Glen BH & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a staff member at Brooke Glen is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. At UHS, you have a voice.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assessment and Referral Clinician (Psychiatric Admissions Assessor) handles inquiry calls, schedules assessments, and performs psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking help. Assessment and Referral Clinician provides clinical disposition based on their findings, consult with the psychiatrist, and refers individuals to the appropriate level of care. Community resources are given, coordination of care with psychiatrists, referring agency and hospital personnel and insurance companies are provided.
Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s Degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of external review organizations (i.e. Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, state gatekeep for Medicaid).
Knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives, adult and child abuse laws, and emergency involuntary detention.
Knowledge and utilization of crisis intervention techniques.
Knowledge of patient assessment, family motivation and treatment planning techniques.
Knowledge of complex patient care planning.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Skill in interacting with multiple individuals with diversified roles and perspectives.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
Ability to prioritize heavy workloads.
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Who we are:
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.
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.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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