ASSESSMENT COORD (RN/LIC THERAPIST) - OUTPATIENT INTAKE

Assessment Coordinator (RN/Licensed Therapist)

The Assessment Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. The Access Counselor provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of Assessment Referral. This position is also responsible for completing applicable portion of Core Measures (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool for all admissions. This is a remote position with work hours from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Job duties include documenting and processing inquiry calls in accordance with Intake policies, assessing and stabilizing patients, notifying on-call doctors, obtaining administrative approval for admissions, completing admission paperwork, following up on missed appointments, obtaining pre-certification, completing outcome studies forms, demonstrating guest relations, notifying administration of problems, identifying safety problems, obtaining medication after hours, and ensuring completion of Core Measures Data (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool.

Benefits include a challenging and rewarding work environment, growth and development opportunities, competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, a 401K plan with company match, and generous paid time off.

About Universal Health Services: Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With an impressive record of achievement and performance, UHS has grown steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications include education as a Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in a human relations or related field, two or more years of experience in Intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting, two or more years of experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact, and licensure to practice in the State of Texas as a mental health professional. Additional requirements include a working knowledge of the DSM-IV and the Mental Status Exam, a working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field, and the ability to work flexible schedules, overtime, and on-call as needed.