ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW)

UHS • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families, located on a 27-acre wooded campus. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team. The Assessment Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers. The Assessment Coordinator works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted. Also, initiates the referral process when indicated, and communicates with referral sources.

Requirements

• MA/MSW in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services
• Prior intake, assessment, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting
• Computer/data entry experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment
• Insurance/managed care
• Psychiatric diagnosis symptomatology
• Basic chemical dependency
• Age-specific growth and development
• Crisis behavior management

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers.
• Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data.
• Works with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.
• Initiates the referral process when indicated.
• Communicates with referral sources.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match
• Discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level