Intake Assessment Coordinator (Behavioral Health) - INTAKE WORKER/COORD
UHS
Summary
Horizon Health is seeking an Intake Assessment Coordinator 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 Intake Assessment Coordinator, under clinical supervision of a licensed social worker or licensed professional counselor, coordinates the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
- Assessments will be completed by RN, LPC or LMSW.
- Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completing all necessary documentation.
- Schedules Unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate.
- 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.
- Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 3-5 years of related work 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.