Clinical Assessment Coordinator of Behavioral Health - (Nursing/RN Registered, LPC, or LMSW)

Universal Health Services; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator to oversee the Behavioral Health unit at Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has 18 beds for adults and seniors.

The role includes referral development, pre-admission assessments, and complex evaluations conducted by a Nursing RN, LPC, or LMSW. You will perform on- and off-site assessments, complete admission paperwork, collaborate with the treatment team, and maintain HorizonPlus data for monthly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• RN, LPC, or LMSW license required.
• 3-5 years of intake experience required.
• Bilingual with Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Conduct on- and off-site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations; respond to intake calls and complete admission paperwork.
• Develop treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team; coordinate treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies; participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Enter required data into HorizonPlus system and generate monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Intake experience

Crisis prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Clinical Assessment Coordinator of Behavioral Health (Nursing/RN Registered, LPC, or LMSW) - Eagle Pass, TX

Responsibilities

Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator (Nursing/RN Registered, LPC, or LMSW) to oversee the Behavioral Health Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has a total of 18 inpatient psychiatric beds (Adults & Seniors). 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.

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights

• 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 everyday!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, 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 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 has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Eagle Pass, TX:

Eagle Pass, TX offers a blend of international commerce, historical significance, and a unique bicultural atmosphere. The city has the only casino in Texas operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Visitors can also easily cross for authentic Mexican dining, crafts at the Zaragoza Mercado, and the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. The area also has a rich military & frontier history, affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community events.

Qualifications

• Bilingual with Spanish is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred
• RN, LPC, or LMSW license required
• 3-5 years of intake experience required
• Crisis Prevention
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

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.