Clinical Assessment Coordinator

Universal Health Services; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and stock

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for the 17-bed adult/geriatric inpatient psych unit in Ashtabula, OH. The role includes referral development, pre-admission assessments, and complex evaluations to support treatment planning.

The position requires RN/LPC/LCSW or LMSW, a Master’s degree, and 3–5 years of related experience, with strong communication and coordination skills across interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• RN, LPC, LCSW or LMSW required.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Proficient in software applications.
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions.
• Effective one-to-one and small group communication.
• Ability to write detailed correspondence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Conducts on and off-site patient assessments, including test administration and recommendations.
• Develops treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team.
• Coordinates treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies.
• Communicates with referral sources including family, legal system, psychiatrists, and primary care physicians.
• Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily.
• Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings with court personnel.
• Enters data into HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports.
• Generates reports for leadership and responds to information requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation

Writing

Prioritization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Proficient in software applications

Job description

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment Coordinator - RN/ Social Work (RN, LPC, LCSW or LMSW required) - Behavioral Health - Ashtabula, OH.

Horizon Health together with Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is seeking Clinical Assessment Coordinator for the inpatient behavioral health unit in Ashtabula, OH. This is for our 17 bed adult/ geriatric inpatient psych unit. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator completes the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients. A MA/MSW Clinical Assessment Coordinator will complete specialized clinical evaluations, diagnose behavioral health conditions and develop moderate to complex treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Conducts on and off-site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations. Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
• Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team. Coordinates treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• 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.
• Enters required data into HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.
• Utilizes data to complete program's key statistical reports and generates reports as needed for the S/VPO, VPCE, program director and client hospital leadership when requested. Responds to requests for general information about the Program's treatment program and provides information about appropriate topic in response to community requests. Informs Program Director, S/VPO and VPCE of any potential adverse publicity
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

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!

Who we are & where you can make a difference

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health, Senior Executive Recruiter at [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• RN, LPC, LCSW or LMSW required
• 3 - 5 of years of related 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

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.