Intake Coordinator- Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

Intake Coordinator- RN/ Social Work- Behavioral Health Horizon health is seeking a clinical assessment coordinator to join our team at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center in Ashtabula, OH. This is for our 17 bed adult/ geriatric inpatient psych unit. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the Behavioral Health Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients.

Responsibilities

Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork. Assessments will be completed by RN, LPC or LMSW Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completing all necessary documentation Schedules Unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate Utilizes assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, SLUMS, 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. Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding our Horizon’s confidentiality policies and procedures. Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. 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. Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from various regulatory agencies; re: PA Dept. of Health, CAP and Joint Commission 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 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! 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. For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com