Clinical Assessment Coordinator of Behavioral Health - (Nursing/RN Registered, LPC, LCSW, or LMSW)

UHS•Eagle Pass, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator (Nursing/RN Registered, LPC, LCSW, or LMSW) to oversee the Behavioral Health Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has a total of 18 inpatient psychiatric beds (Adults & Seniors). 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.

Requirements

Bilingual with Spanish is required.
Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred
RN, LPC, or LCSW, or LMSW license required
3-5 years of intake experience required
Crisis Prevention
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

Responsibilities

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 HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.