ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW)

Fairmount Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan program

Career development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System on a 27-acre wooded campus offers a peaceful environment for patients and families seeking psychiatric and behavioral care, including co-occurring substance use treatment. The Assessment Coordinator interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers, collaborating with the Business Office and UR Department to support admissions.

This role also initiates referrals, communicates with referral sources, and helps ensure smooth patient placement while

Qualifications

• MA/MSW in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services.
• Experience with intake, assessment, crisis intervention in psychiatric settings.
• Computer/data entry experience required.
• Preferred knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of insurance/managed care and psychiatric diagnosis symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess potential patients and inquiry callers.
• Work with Business Office regarding patient financial data.
• Collaborate with UR Department for patient certification.
• Initiate the referral process when indicated.
• Communicate with referral sources.

Skills

Intake experience

Crisis intervention

Data entry

Communication with referrals

Insurance/managed care knowledge

Education

MA/MSW in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services

Tools

Computer/data entry software

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

The Assessment Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers. The Assessment Coordinator works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted. Also, initiates the referral process when indicated, and communicates with referral sources.

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

• MA/MSW in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services
• Prior intake, assessment, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting
• Computer/data entry experience
• Preferred knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment
• insurance/managed care, psychiatric diagnosis symptomatology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development and crisis behavior management

Qualifications

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.