ASSESSMENT COORD (RN/LIC THER)

UHS•Titusville, FL

About The Position

The Intake Assessment Coordinator performs all aspects of Palm Point Behavioral Hospital’s intake and admission process for inpatient and outpatient services. This includes handling inquiry calls, communicating program and hospital information to individuals and referral sources, making outside referrals when appropriate, and assessing and triaging individuals’ mental health status. The coordinator makes patient-safety and level-of-care recommendations to the hospital physician, identifies insurance benefits, obtains pre-certification, completes admission requirements, communicates relevant patient information and safety concerns to nursing staff, and documents required information in Med Series 4. The role also conducts psychosocial evaluations for assigned admissions, determines initial clinical and financial eligibility, and coordinates with the treatment team, patients, and families.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or mental health counseling, or an RN with a valid Florida license.
Communication and teamwork skills.
Availability to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in the mental health field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to telephone inquiries.
Maintain knowledge of Palm Point Behavioral Health programs and provide general program information.
Determine initial clinical and financial eligibility.
Conduct psychosocial evaluations for assigned admissions and gather relevant data.
Coordinate with the treatment team, families, and patients.
Handle intake and admission processes for inpatient and outpatient services.
Communicate with referral sources and provide hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals.
Make outside referrals when appropriate.
Assess and triage individuals’ mental health status.
Make patient-safety and level-of-care recommendations to the hospital physician.
Identify insurance benefits and complete pre-certification of patient care.
Complete admission requirements, communicate patient-safety concerns and pertinent information to unit nursing staff, and document necessary information in Med Series 4.