UofL Health·Louisville, Kentucky
The clinician evaluates individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use treatment to determine the appropriate level of care and provisional diagnosis. They coordinate admission justifications with medical providers and maintain relationships with community partners to ensure quality patient intake.
Summary: 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.
The Assessment Clinician I evaluates individuals seeking behavioral health/substance use treatment, seeks justification for admission, and coordinates level of care expectations with physicians, Assessment Referral Center, personnel, patient care units, and external agencies and develop relationships with community partners by consistently providing quality services. The Assessment Clinician I conducts insurance pre-certifications for individuals evaluated and may provide assessment services for various patient populations including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. UofL Health Medical Staff and Board of Directors under the EMTALA policy consider Assessment Referral Center Clinicians who are employed by the hospital, and qualified to perform emergency screening exams/assessments by education, experience, and demonstrated current competence, as “Qualified Medical Persons” to conduct emergency behavioral health and substance use screening exams. 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’s 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. Assess 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 Presents detailed clinical information to medical providers, as well as collaborating with nursing staff to assess for 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 Provide 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 Additional
Education and Experience: (1) Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Family and Marriage Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or other related fields required.
A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related counseling field is required, along with a valid driver's license and BLS certification. Preferred candidates have one year of experience in mental health and a background in crisis intervention or diagnostic settings.
Market context
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