ASSESSMENT COORD (BA/BSW)

Universal Health Services; Augusta (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywood Recovery Center, located in Augusta, MI, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to oversee the assessment department, coordinate admissions, and manage detox intakes. The role requires conducting biopsychosocial assessments and determining appropriate levels of care to ensure safe and compliant admissions.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nursing, UM, and clinical staff to promote high-quality patient care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years related experience required.
• 3–5 years related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's level degree licensure/registration may apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily workflow of the Assessment Department, coordinating assessments, admissions, detox intakes, and patient flow to ensure efficient operations.
• Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, evaluates patients for appropriate level of care.

Skills

Substance use disorders

Crisis intervention

ASAM Criteria knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Crisis management

Patient supervision

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Skywood Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility offering integrated treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. Skywood Recovery provides individual and group therapy, experiential therapy, equine and art therapy, and yoga. Located in Augusta, MI, a convenient drive from Kalamazoo and Lansing, MI, the campus offers a restorative environment with opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

For more information, please visit: www.skywoodrecoverty.com

Skywood is part of onethe nation's largest and most respected hospital management companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. UHS is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

For additional information on the Company, visit our web site: http://www.uhsinc.com.

Qualifications

Position Summary

The Assessment Coordinator provides clinical oversight of the Assessment area and coordinates the assessment process for all prospective patients, including detox patients. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, determining appropriate levels of care, coordinating admissions, managing crisis situations during the intake process, and ensuring all required clinical and regulatory documentation is completed accurately and timely. The Assessment Coordinator serves as a liaison between physicians, nursing, UM, and clinical staff to facilitate safe, efficient admissions while promoting exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience

1 - 3 Years Required

3 - 5 Years Preferred

Licensure/Certificate/Registration

Bachelor's level degree

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• 1. Thorough knowledge of substance use disorders, detoxification, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health treatment.
• 2. Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and de-escalation skills.
• 3. Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and level of care determinations.
• 4. Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, HIPPA, state licensing regulations, and behavioral health documentation standards.
• 5. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 6. Strong understanding of motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• 7. Ability to prioritize multiple assessments and admissions while responding effectively during crisis situations.
• 8. Ability to effectively manage behavioral excalations and support staff during crisis situations.
• 9. Knowledge of patient supervision, safety monitoring, and incident reporting requirements.
• 10. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• 1. Oversees the daily workflow of the Assessment Department, coordinating assessments, admissions, detox intakes, and patient flow to ensure efficient operations.
• 2. Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, evaluates patients for appropriate level of care,