About the position

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Assessment Coordinator at our client hospital, Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator will be responsible for the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process for an in-patient behavioral health unit. This role involves responding to intake calls, completing admission paperwork, facilitating groups, family and individual sessions, and completing all necessary documentation. The coordinator will also schedule unit assessments, meetings, and appointments as appropriate, utilizing various assessment tools, and assist in discharge planning by connecting patients with necessary services.

Responsibilities

• Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
• Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completes all necessary documentation.
• Schedules unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate.
• Utilizes assessment tools including Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, SLUMS, alcohol screening tool(s).
• Assists in completing the biopsychosocial assessment.
• Discharge planning and connecting patients with day treatment, outpatient medication management, therapy appointments, residential treatment and peer support services.
• Assists in performance activities as identified.
• 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.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
• Maintains appropriate ethical and clinical boundaries with clients, family members and other staff members.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding Horizon's confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional code of conduct as established by Horizon's Code of Conduct.
• Appropriately represents the Program at public and private outreach events.
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed.
• Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process.
• 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 SVPO, VPCE, program director and client hospital leadership when requested.
• Promotes and develops positive, professional interaction with patients and their families, peers, leadership, clients, etc.
• Corrects issues identified and reports errors to the Program Director.
• Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from various regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and disseminates monthly reports and completes required follow up on activities on behalf of the Director.
• Prepares and submits all operational tasks/documentation as required by the corporate offices.
• Regularly collects data to provide input and/or feedback to appropriate customers/suppliers.

Requirements

• Experience in behavioral health or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality laws.
• Proficiency in using assessment tools and data management systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a clinical assessment role.
• Familiarity with the healthcare regulatory environment.
• Experience with performance improvement processes.

Benefits

• 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!