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Job Description

Responsibilities

The provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, 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.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) & Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility)

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a -bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a -bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function. Website :

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS :

• Shift Differential for applicable shifts
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral Bonus Options
• Career development opportunities across UHS and out + locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website :  benefits.uhsguest.com

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT CEDAR RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

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