UM COORDINATOR

UHS•Petersburg, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

UM Coordinator Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183 bed acute care and residential facility. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military. Poplar Springs Hospital is located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond and 50 minutes north of North Carolina. Situated on 25 acres, our serene, nature-like setting offers our patients a sense of calm and peace. We offer families hope through a nurturing environment for adults and adolescents to flourish in their environment. Much more online at: https://poplarsprings.com/ We have a new opening for a UM Coodinator. The UM Coordinatior will review documentation, responsible for serving as liaison and facilitator between the patient, physician, other treatment team members, and (when indicated) reimbursement agents to assure that treatment resources, goals, progress and related matters are effectively utilized and communicated to the patient and others involved in the treatment process, to achieve a length of stay that is appropriate for each patient. Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with his/her availability.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, Master’s Level Social Worker or Counselor preferred
CPR/FA
HWC
Master’s degree required with pertinent experience to perform all administrative and operational responsibilities
Two year’s work experience in an inpatient psychiatric and/or chemical dependency setting desired.
Two year’s work experience in the treatment/treatment planning process desired
Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children’s Residential Facilities. (22VAC42-11-380, pg. 43)
Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

Responsibilities

Review documentation
Serve as liaison and facilitator between the patient, physician, other treatment team members, and (when indicated) reimbursement agents to assure that treatment resources, goals, progress and related matters are effectively utilized and communicated to the patient and others involved in the treatment process, to achieve a length of stay that is appropriate for each patient.