Clinical Assessment Coordinator
UHS
Summary
Horizon Health together with Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for the inpatient behavioral health unit in Ashtabula, OH. This is for our 17 bed adult/geriatric inpatient psych unit.
Job description
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.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, implement, coordinate and evaluate clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
- Conduct on and off-site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations.
- Respond to intake calls and complete admission paperwork.
- Participate in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team.
- Coordinate treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies and participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Utilize assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, LUMS, alcohol screening tool(s) under authorization/supervision of RN, LPC or LMSW.
- Communicate with referral sources including family members, legal system, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other treatment facilities.
- Review newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily.
- Maintain schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings.
- Work closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships.
- Enter required data into HorizonPlus system and generate monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.
- Utilize data to complete program’s key statistical reports and generate reports as needed for the S/VPO, VPCE, program director and client hospital leadership when requested.
- Respond to requests for general information about the Program’s treatment program and provide information about appropriate topic in response to community requests.
- Inform Program Director, S/VPO and VPCE of any potential adverse publicity.
- Perform other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required
- RN, LPC, LCSW or LMSW 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
- 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.