What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSESSMENT COORD (MA/MSW) position at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services?
Assessment Coordinator- Intake (RN or MA/MSW in Behavioral/Social Sciences Required)
Responsible for Suicide Risk Screening and Assessments and receiving Helpline referral calls. Obtains initial authorization from the insurance companies. Completes the admission process. Communicates with the Business Office regarding financial issues. Collects Intake data to be given to the Physician for disposition.
Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.
Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Assessment Coordinator position, such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- www.hillcrestbhs.com
What do our current Assessment Coordinators value at UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Assessment Coordinator is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you 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 as a Assessment Coordinator with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
About Universal Health Services
- Master's Degree in field of Behavioral/Social Sciences or active RN liscenced in Alabama
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to provide orientation and continuing education with co-workers
- Three (3) years experience in Intake, psychiatric setting (outpatient or inpatient) and crisis intervention, preferred
- The ability to establish rapport quickly via telephone or in person
- Must be computer literate and have excellent clerical skills
- Experience in insurance benefits verification and admission, pre-certification, preferred
- Familiar with medical and psychiatric terminology/psychotropic medications, preferred
- Handle with Care and CPR certified, preferred
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