Clinical Assessment Coordinator- RN/Social Worker

UHS•Montgomery, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for our unit at Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the unit’s Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients. The role involves coordinating the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process, and providing clinical assessments for potential clients. The position is PRN with 8-hour shifts available in 7a-3p, 3p-11a, and 11p-7a rotations.

Requirements

Active Nursing, Social Work or Therapist license
RN, ALC, LMSW, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, AMFT
3 years of experience in healthcare required
Behavioral health experience required

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Program Director, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical admission, referrals, 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.
Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completes all necessary documentation.
Coordinates and participates as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry, admission, treatment, and discharge process.
Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily.
Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings.
Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
Other Duties as Assigned