ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW)
UHS
Summary
This position is responsible for assisting with the patient intake process. The counselor is responsible for taking patient intake calls; providing information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professional staff (physicians, consulting professionals) requesting information regarding potential admissions, developing and/or maintaining relationships with ongoing sources of referral to alternate treatment sources when appropriate.
Job description
Essential Job Duties
- Knows and understands the Intake Call System Procedures.
- Responds to telephone inquiry calls.
- Obtains clinical information on potential patients.
- Determines clinical and financial eligibility.
- Completes Intake Assessment with patient and/or family.
- Initiates verification of insurance coverage to determine viability of insurance for individuals seeking admission and being admitted.
- Greets new admission and family, making them feel comfortable and welcome.
- Attempts to answer questions and alleviate concerns.
- Sets up tours when appropriate and informs facility staff of tours and assessments.
- Orients resident and family/guardian to the facility covering policies such as phone, mail, visiting, personal belongings, key contacts at the facility and participation in the treatment process.
- Able to determine a provisional diagnosis for mental health and/or chemical dependence treatment.
- Successful precertification of mental health and/or chemical dependence treatment with insurance companies.
- Assists in the location of an available, suitable treatment resource when the patient is not appropriate for the clinical program at La Amistad.
- Exhibits effective oral and written communication related to Patient Intake Process.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in a human service area or RN licensure from an accredited school
- At least two years of experience in the mental health field
- Minimum two-years of Clinical experience in psychiatric setting preferred
- Current license from the State of Florida preferred for LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC
- Current license for Registered Nurse (RN) required
- Above average communication skills
- High level of initiative, motivation, independent judgement and organizational skills
- Ability to relate to those emotionally disturbed and in crisis
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Growth & Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.