Clinical Assessment Coordinator of Behavioral Health - (Nursing/RN Registered, RN, LPC, LCSW, APSW, or CAPSW) - Part Time
UHS
Summary
Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator (Part Time) to work in the Behavioral Health Program at Thedacare in Neenah, WI. The inpatient psychiatric unit has a total of 19 adult beds and an intake team. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator completes the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential clients. A MA/MSW Clinical Assessment Coordinator will complete specialized clinical evaluations, diagnose behavioral health conditions and develop moderate to complex treatment plans.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
- Conducts on and off-site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations.
- Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
- Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team.
- Coordinates treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Utilizes assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, LUMS, alcohol screening tool(s) under authorization/supervision of RN, LPC or LMSW.
- Communicates with referral sources including family members, legal system, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other treatment facilities.
- Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily.
- Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings.
- Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships.
- Enters required data into HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.
- Utilizes data to complete program’s key statistical reports and generates reports as needed for the S/VPO, VPCE, program director and client hospital leadership when requested.
- Responds to requests for general information about the Program’s treatment program and provides information about appropriate topic in response to community requests.
- Informs Program Director, S/VPO and VPCE of any potential adverse publicity.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required
- Registered Nurse (RN), LPC, LCSW, APSW, or CAPSW required
- 3 – 5 years of related experience
- Proficient in software applications
- Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, facility leadership, employees’ clients, providers, vendors, etc.
- Ability to write detailed correspondence
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks
Requirements
- Master’s degree required
- Registered Nurse (RN), LPC, LCSW, APSW, or CAPSW required
- 3 – 5 years of related experience
- Proficient in software applications
- Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, facility leadership, employees’ clients, providers, vendors, etc.
- Ability to write detailed correspondence
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Long-term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance
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.