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Intake Coordinator- Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services, Ashtabula, OH, United States


Responsibilities
Intake Coordinator- RN/ Social Work- Behavioral Health

Horizon health is seeking a clinical assessment coordinator to join our team at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center in Ashtabula, OH. This is for our 17 bed adult/ geriatric inpatient psych unit. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the Behavioral Health Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients.

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, SLUMS, 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.

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

Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding our Horizon's confidentiality policies and procedures.

Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. Actively participates in department processes as requested

Enters required data into HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.

Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from various regulatory agencies; re: PA Dept. of Health, CAP and Joint Commission

Prepares and disseminates monthly reports and completes required follow up on activities on behalf of the Director. Prepares and submits all operational tasks/documentation (census report, PIORS) as required by the corporate offices

Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field is preferred; and/or

A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency is preferred

Minimum three years' of experience in a similar position and/or industry

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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