Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Assessor

Horizon Health; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Career development

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health, in Ashtabula, OH, is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for the inpatient behavioral health unit. This RN/LPC/LCSW/LMSW role completes referral development, pre-admission assessments, and specialized evaluations to inform moderate to complex treatment plans for adults/geriatric patients.

The position requires a Master’s degree and licensure, 3–5 years of related experience, and strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• RN, LPC, LCSW or LMSW required.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Proficient in software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, implement, coordinate and evaluate clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Conduct on- and off-site patient assessments, including test administration, interpretation and recommendations; respond to intake calls and complete admission paperwork.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team; coordinate with physicians and other health and social agencies.
• Utilize assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, LUMS, alcohol screening tools under supervision.
• Enter required data into HorizonPlus and generate monthly reports tracking referral, admission and discharge data; provide information to leadership as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Skills

RN/LPC/LCSW/LMSW required

Master’s degree required

3–5 years of related experience

Proficient in software applications

Strong written and verbal comms.

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Software proficiency

Job description

Horizon Health, in Ashtabula, OH, is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for the inpatient behavioral health unit. This RN/LPC/LCSW/LMSW role completes referral development, pre-admission assessments, and specialized evaluations to inform moderate to complex treatment plans for adults/geriatric patients.

The position requires a Master’s degree and licensure, 3–5 years of related experience, and strong communication and documentation skills.