Assessment Clinician - 7:00pm - 7:30am

About the role

We are looking for Assessment Clinicians who believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time; value a trauma‑informed approach to care; and want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110‑bed hospital providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents, and adults. Inpatient care is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided five days per week, days and evenings. Care follows an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights. Website: The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY.

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across the USA, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

The Assessment Clinician provides telephonic, telehealth, and in‑person risk assessments, including the history of presenting illness, suicide risks, family dynamics, and supporting psychosocial information. The Assessment Clinician has 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. The role follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and the Corporate Compliance Program as applicable.

• Perform initial clinical assessments to determine level of care.
• Coordinate and disposition of all referral calls to appropriate level of care.
• Complete all admissions with psychiatrists and nursing staff.
• Complete pre‑certification information and forward to appropriate agencies, in conjunction with the Business Office and Utilization Review.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services field, with at least two years crisis experience; Registered Nurse; LCSW/LPCC/LMFT preferred.
• Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Three years’ experience and knowledge in the area of mental health.
• Certifications/Licensure: Human Services related field; must be eligible for supervision if not independently licensed; current RN license, if applicable; Crisis Intervention, CPR, and Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) required (these trainings will be offered upon hire).

Skills

• Knowledge of hospital admissions functions; crisis intervention and risk assessment; psychiatric diagnoses and symptomology; basic chemical dependency; age‑specific growth and development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.