Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is for Night shift and will primarily be scheduled 3-12hour shifts/week based upon a consistent schedule.

The Admissions Evaluator is the entryway for patients and referral sources for evaluation and admissions. The evaluator provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment. The evaluator drives the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and admissions process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and obtains and ensures prior-authorization is complete. The Admissions evaluator consults for final disposition with the admitting psychiatrist.

The Admissions Evaluator is also responsible for conducting evaluations for the Tucson Medical Center and documenting the evaluation in the EPIC electronic records system.

The Admissions evaluator conducts evaluations and admissions for the Intensive Outpatient Program also referred to as IOP. The evaluator is responsible for coordinating a start date with the Director of IOP as well as completing the prior authorization.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Human Services field, licensed RN or Masters in Social Work.

Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification Required: RN, LMSW, LPC or LISAC

Other: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

* The ability to complete the risk assessment, possible in crisis situations, in a time effective manner ensuring all components are completed. This requires strong assessment skills and the ability to keep psychiatric patients on track and focused on the assessment process.
* Demonstrates understanding of the parent/guardian or legal obligation in the treatment process, when applicable.
* Demonstrates basic knowledge of the current age-appropriate psychotropic medications and possible side effects.
* Demonstrates knowledge of major diagnostic criteria for children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics as described in DSM V.
* Understands the need for limit setting, demonstrates competency in managing behavioral issues in a consistent, caring manner.
* Uses age appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication.
* Demonstrates knowledge of various mental health commitments (emergency petitions, court ordered treatment and revoked court orders) and requirements as they relate to children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
* Utilizes age appropriate resources in determining alternative levels of care specific to the needs of the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
* Demonstrates the knowledge of the community mental health providers, insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the sense of urgency to respond to referral inquiries in a timely fashion and completing the admissions acceptance in a timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

* Knowledge of crisis intervention, triage and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses, chemical dependency, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management.
* Ability to communicate verbally, telephonically and in writing.
* Ability to use computer systems and electronic records

GENERAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in general office environment and hospital units/programs. Exposure to psychiatric patients', who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.

This opportunity offers the following:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
* Competitive Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401k plan with company match

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked 276 on the Fortune 500, and listed 275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands 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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