What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSESSMENT COORD (MSW/RN)- OUTPATIENT position at UHS?
Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies.
Visit us online at: www.mesillavalleyhospital.com
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assessment Coordinator is responsible for screening potential admissions and determining an appropriate level of care to recommend to the physicians. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team, external case managers, managed care organizations, and also functions as a liaison with other hospital departments. Position requires availability Monday-Friday day time hours.
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinically related mental health field and prefer one of the following New Mexico licenses: licensed professional mental health counselor (LPC); licensed master’s social worker (LMSW); licensed art therapist (LAT); or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC); licensed independent social work (LISW); licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (LPCC); or licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). A minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
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