ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW)

Fairmount Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Tuition assistance

Challenging environment

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia seeks an Assessment Coordinator to join its admissions team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on interviewing and assessing potential patients and inquiry callers, under the Director of Admissions, to determine appropriate next steps.

You will collaborate with the Business Office on financial data, coordinate with the UR Department for certifications, and initiate referrals when needed, while maintaining compassionate communication with

Qualifications

• MA/MSW in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services is required.
• Prior intake, assessment, and crisis intervention experience with psychiatric populations.
• Computer/data entry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess potential patients and inquiry callers.
• Work with Business Office on patient financial data and with UR for certifications.
• Initiate referral processes and communicate with referral sources.

Skills

Intake assessment

Crisis intervention

Data entry

Education

MA/MSW in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health Systemis 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. We are currently seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team.

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 UHSand its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operatingthrough its subsidiaryacute 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 purchasehealth 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.