ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW) Full-Time
About The Position
Are you seeking a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you! Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is now seeking to fill a Full-Time Assessment Coordinator position. Position Summary The Assessment Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Thoroughly assessing and completing the assessment tool for all clients. Communicating information with the on-call provider and nursing to determine an appropriate level of care. Documenting all findings and recommendations. Assisting clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource to best address their needs. Referral management and ensuring prompt response times. Providing information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professional staff (physicians, consulting professionals, etc.) requesting information regarding potential admissions. Completing insurance verification and precertification as applicable. Participating in crisis and safety interventions as needed. Benefits for full-time employees include: · Tuition Assistance · Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! · Diverse programming to expand your experience · HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses · Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off · Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans · 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan · Pet Insurance · SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other related field, or RN required.
- Experience: At least one year experience utilizing assessment skills preferred.
- Age-Specific Competencies: Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
- Licensure/Certification: CPR required; CPI Certification required.
- HIPAA: Has access to Medical Records of cases to which they are assigned work, for quality compliance and risk related issues. Use of PHI is for purposes of Healthcare Operations.
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly assessing and completing the assessment tool for all clients.
- Communicating information with the on-call provider and nursing to determine an appropriate level of care.
- Documenting all findings and recommendations.
- Assisting clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource to best address their needs.
- Referral management and ensuring prompt response times.
- Providing information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professional staff (physicians, consulting professionals, etc.) requesting information regarding potential admissions.
- Completing insurance verification and precertification as applicable.
- Participating in crisis and safety interventions as needed.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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Job Type
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