Referral specialist Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Psychiatric Assessment & Referral Clinician for the Assessment & Referral Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

The Psychiatric Assessment & Referral Clinician manages inquiry calls, schedules assessments, and performs psychiatric assessments for individuals presenting as an appointment or walk-in. Clinicians provide clinical summary and recommendation based on their findings, consult with the psychiatrist, and refer / admit individuals to the appropriate lowest level of care based on the psychiatrists orders. Additionally, provide community referrals as indicated and desired by the individuals. May be responsible for initial insurance pre-authorization of admitted patients with-in 24 hours. Required to assist in maintaining an organized and clean department by wiping down work stations at their shift end, auditing and data entry of referrals and calls, re-stocking documents and forms and filing as time permits. Managing the bed board accuracy.

Qualifications

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• Completed master's degree for social work, MFT or other mental health or related field, required.

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Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.