Clinical Assessment Coordinator

Clinical Assessment Coordinator- Inpatient Behavioral Health

Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18 .The Clinical Assessment Coordinator completes the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients. A MA/MSW Clinical Assessment Coordinator will complete specialized clinical evaluations, diagnose behavioral health conditions and develop moderate to complex treatment plans.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, 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 and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, LUMS, alcohol screening tool(s) under authorization/supervision of RN, LPC or LMSW.
• Communicates with referral sources including family members, legal system, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other treatment facilities.
• 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.
• Enters required data into HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data. 
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

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

Who we are & where you can make a difference:  

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward.  Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or master's degree in social work/ counseling required
• RN, LPC, or LMSW license required
• 3-5 years of intake experience required
• Crisis Prevention

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

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