Job description
Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/
Position Summary:
Join the Intake Department team where the FT Weekend 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. Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p (12 Hour shifts).
Experience: Two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute Psychiatric setting highly preferred.
Additional Requirements: A working knowledge of the DSM-IVR and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field. 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.
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
Universal Health Services (UHS)
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.
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