Intake Assessment Coordinator (Behavioral Health) - INTAKE WORKER/COORD

UHS•Neenah, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking an Intake Assessment Coordinator to work in the Behavioral Health Program at Thedacare in Neenah, WI. The inpatient psychiatric unit has a total to 19 adult beds and intake team. The Intake Assessment Coordinator, under clinical supervision of a licensed social worker or licensed professional counselor, coordinates the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process. Neenah, WI, is a charming city known for its waterfront location on Lake Winnebago and the Fox River, a vibrant, walkable downtown, a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a rich industrial history. It's also known for its scenic waterfront & outdoor recreation, vibrant downtown, strong economy & quality of life, family-friendly environment & education, historic charm, and convenient location (Neenah offers small-town tranquility while providing easy access to larger nearby cities like Appleton, Oshkosh, and Green Bay for additional entertainment options, shopping, and a regional airport). Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
3-5 years of related work 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

Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork. Assessments will be completed by RN, LPC or LMSW.
Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completing all necessary documentation.
Schedules Unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate.
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.
Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.