Clinical Assessment Coordinator of Behavioral Health - (Nursing/RN Registered, RN, LPC, LCSW, APSW, or CAPSW) - Part Time

UHS•Neenah, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator (Part Time) to work in the Behavioral Health Program at Thedacare in Neenah, WI. The inpatient psychiatric unit has a total of 19 adult beds and an intake team. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator completes the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provides 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

Master’s degree required
Registered Nurse RN), LPC, LCSW, APSW, or CAPSW required
3 – 5 of years of related experience
Proficient in software applications
Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, facility leadership, employees’ clients, providers, vendors, etc.
Ability to write detailed correspondence
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks

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.
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.