Responsibilities

Anchor is seeking Dedicated, Dependable and Energetic Team Members!!!

Come Join us as our FT- LEGAL COORDINATOR Today!

Please apply to the role on our website today at: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/anchor-hospital

Established in 1986, Anchor Hospital specializes in the treatment of behavioral health and addictive disease disorders for teens, adults and seniors. Our mental health facility in Atlanta, Georgia is located on a secluded, 55-acre campus, less than three miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Our continuum of services includes a 24/7 free, confidential psychiatric assessment by Georgia behavioral health professionals. Anchor Hospital is a proud supporter of the National Action Alliance on Suicide Prevention. We provide Georgia behavioral health education and resources to help improve the communities we serve. In addition to a geriatric unit, a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility also offers services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.

Responsibilities

Responsible to monitor and report the legal status and admission paperwork completed for all patients admitted to Anchor Hospital. Facilitates the filing of all paperwork required for involuntary commitment, including physician portions for documentation. Assist with Clinical Services Department with various duties, to include, but not limited to: ROI's, Legal documents for New Patients, Releases filled out in charts, Assist with discharge planning and other duties as assigned by Director.

What do our current team members value at Anchor?

• An environment that puts patient care first.
• One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Legal Coordinator is providing excellent care, accurate/ timely documentation and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times.
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
• There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development with Anchor.
• Supportive and responsive leadership.

What’s in it for me?

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Continuing Education Offerings
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day
• and additional voluntary benefits and discounts.
  • Even Pet Insurance!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field;.or higher degree preferred. 
• 3 years of experience working in behavioral health or a hospital setting.
• Prefer at least 1-2 years in a clinical setting as a Social Worker or Counselor.
• Able to communicate effectively in English through written and verbal means.

***Vaccine Mandate: UHS requires all new hires be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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