Intake Coordinator-RN

UHS•Montgomery, AL

21d

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Clinical Assessment Coordinator for our unit at Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL. The Clinical Assessment Coordinator, in conjunction with the unit’s Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Active AL or multi-state RN license
3 years of experience in healthcare required
Behavioral health experience required

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Program Director, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical admission, referrals, 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
Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completes all necessary documentation
Coordinates and participates as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry, admission, treatment, and discharge process
Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily
Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings
Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
Other Duties as Assigned