Clinical Assessment Coordinator

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.

• 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 Horizon Plus 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.

• 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!

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.

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