Admissions Clinician (Weekends)

Responsibilities Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. About the Position: Weekend Schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). This position is responsible for crisis evaluations, preauthorization requests, and coordination of admissions to Cedar Springs. The duties include answering phone calls, conducting mental health evaluations, evaluating for involuntary commitments, making clinical recommendations for optimal level of care referrals and community adjustment, coordinating with community providers and referral sources, and facilitating internal admissions to Cedar Springs programs. Vitals, breathalyzer tests and temperature must be performed on each potential patient at the time of evaluation. Immediate consideration for overnight schedules. Shift Differentials for Overnight shift: Weekday additional $5/hr, Weekend additional $7.00/hr About Cedar Springs At Cedar Springs Hospital, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families dealing with mental illness or substance abuse. Our approach includes innovative services using an appropriate level of care for each illness, individually tailored programs, and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Paid Time Off Education/Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Colorado state public health order, all healthcare workers must be vaccinated and the Company must verify vaccine status. Pursuant to the public health order, the following modes constitute proof of vaccination: An electronic entry in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). An immunization record from a licensed healthcare provider who administered a COVID-19 vaccine, specifying the vaccine, name and title of the provider, location and date of administration. A COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention or WHO Yellow Card, including name, type of vaccine and last dose administered. Exemptions Religious Beliefs: Workers may be exempt by providing a signed exemption form indicating religious beliefs that conflict with the public health order. The company may request supporting documentation for religious accommodation. Qualifying Medical Reason: Workers may be exempt by providing a signed exemption form indicating a qualified medical reason. A statement signed by a licensed medical professional stating that the COVID-19 vaccination is medically contraindicated as authorized by the FDA is required. The statement should not describe the underlying condition but indicate the probable duration of inability to receive the vaccine. Qualifications Requirements: Requires analytical skills, high level clinical skills, and knowledge of mental health statutes, ethical and legal practice implications. Requires knowledge and understanding of EMTALA regulations and state requirements for involuntary commitments. Requires organizational, verbal, interpersonal and customer service skills, grammar and spelling, ability to read and follow written instructions and verbal instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, regulatory agencies, etc. using strong interpersonal communications skills. Ability to exercise professional independent judgment in planning own work, formulating recommendations and making decisions. Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required. Preferred at least one year of experience with crisis work and mental health evaluations. Unlicensed and licensed individuals considered. If licensed, Colorado licensure must be in good standing meeting state requirements for enacting involuntary holds (e.g., CSW, LPC, MFT) with two years of mental health experience. 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. Please apply at: Cedar Springs Hospital (uhsinc.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr