Intake Assessment Evaluator PRN
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Description Intake Assessment EvaluatorSCHEDULE: PRN / Per Diem
/ As Needed POSITION SUMMARY:The Intake Assessment Evaluator in
conjunction with the Program Director and Intake Assessment
Coordinator coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and
provides clinical assessments for potential patients. Also, assists
with community education with clinical issues and participates with
community events such as health fairs. The Intake Evaluator
responds to all calls for information, referral of patients, and
inquiries about services offered and assists callers with accessing
the most appropriate level of service and service provider to meet
the needs of the patient. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (included, but not
limited to):
- The intake assessment evaluator will respond to all calls for
psychiatry services responding appropriately to the identified
needs of the caller and patient.
- Coordinates communication related to all assessment and
admission activities, insures rapid throughput for the emergency
department
- Provide education and support related to emergency detention
procedures, intervention as needed, completion of paperwork, and
addressing process concerns with the emergency department director
and medical staff to insure compliance with all regulatory
requirements.
- Works collaboratively with behavioral health sales team to
provide data, assure accurate referral data management, and
includes sales team members in team meetings as needed.
- Assesses patient/family/significant other's learning needs,
abilities and readiness to learn. Identifies barriers to learning,
such as language or culture. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field in
which a license can be obtained to perform clinical assessments in
Florida required
- Florida Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern or Registered
Mental Health Counselor Intern required (upon hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting
performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting
preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an inpatient setting with
demonstrated ability to complete crisis assessments preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of current behavioral health
concepts, principles and methods of treatment.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
- Must possess the ability to multi-task and have good
organizational skills.
- Must understand and be able to train on all state and federal
standards regarding behavioral health assessment, petition, medical
screening and patient rights.
- Excellent customer service orientation required.
- Must be able to travel multiple hours per week in the offsite
clinical assessments of patients. HCA Florida North Florida
Hospital, located 3.5 miles from the University of Florida campus,
is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center
serving North Central Florida. We offer a wide range of services
including cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, women's care
and wound therapy.We're part of the largest network of doctors,
nurses and care sites in the state. Our experienced care teams
focus on listening to you and caring for you like family. We work
to understand your needs and provide a personalized care
experience. From welcoming your newest family members to needing
routine and specialty care throughout your life, you can count on
us to show up for you when it matters. An EEO/AA Employer
M/F/V/D
Keywords: HCA Healthcare, Gainesville , Intake Assessment Evaluator PRN, Other , Gainesville, Florida
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