CLINCAL ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

Clinical Assessment Coordinator- Behavioral Health

Horizon Health is seeking a CAC for Methodist Jennie Edmunson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. This is a 24 bed inpatient psych program. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process, and provide clinical assessments for potential clients. Responsibilities include providing on and off-site clinical assessments for potential clients as well as acting as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry and admission process. This position responds to requests for general information about the unit's treatment program and provides information and education topics in response to community requests.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Program Director, develops, 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
• Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completes all necessary documentation
• Utilizes assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, SLUMS, alcohol screening tool(s) etc.
• Coordinates and participates as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process
• Provides appropriate support to patients' families
• 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
• Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
• Maintains appropriate ethical and clinical boundaries with client, family members and other staff members.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding our Horizon's confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional code of conduct as established by Horizon's Code of Conduct.
• Appropriately represents the Program at public and private outreach events
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• 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
• Promotes and develops positive, professional interaction with patients and their families, peers, leadership, clients, etc.
• Corrects issues identified and reports errors to the Program Director
• Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from appropriate regulatory agencies such as the Department of Health, CAP, Joint Commission, etc.
• Prepares and disseminates monthly reports and completes required follow up on activities on behalf of the Director.
• Prepares and submits all operational tasks/documentation (census report, PIORS) as required by the corporate offices
• Regularly collects data to provide input and/or feedback to appropriate customers/suppliers (i.e., teams, supervisors, co-workers, vendors, nursing agencies) to improve work
• Follows CQI+ procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

For more information on this position, email Courtney Eble, Horizon Health Recruiter at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field is preferred
• Must be a licensed RN, LPC or LMSW
• Minimum three years of experience in a similar position and/or industry
• Proficient in software applications; Microsoft Office

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