MGR - ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL (BH) Job at UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is a 182-bed treatment facility, conveniently located in beautiful Oakland Park, FL that specializes in the successful treatment of substance abuse and mental health issues for youth, adults and seniors. Our progressive team members in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy are all committed to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs. This commitment extends to the family and community of our patients as a whole.
We are pleased to announce the following available position:
MANAGER - Assessment & Referral
The main duties of the Manager of Assessmant & Referral are: to coordinate and monitor appropriate utilization and documentation of services throughout the course of treatment for patients admitted to the outpatient program and coordinate authorization with third-party payors. The Supervisor will will also perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning and review cases for appropriateness of admission, and continued stay. They assist in the promotion and maintenance of high quality patient care through the analysis, review and evaluation of clinical practices within the Behavioral Health Center. Other duties include: recommending plans of corrective action and monitoring the impact of the action taken; maintaining communication system based on documentation and verbal exchange regarding treatment; and communicating with internal and external entities to facilitate acquisition of resources.
Qualifications:
Education/Training:
- Licensure as RN, LCSW or LMHC
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health or a related field
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
- Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, and communication with external review organization or comparable entities.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Skills in application of DSM methodology.
- Excellent telephone etiquette, tact, and audible speech, with good enunciation.
- Ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio- economic classes.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and skills in analyzing and evaluating information.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management skills as well as flexibility, creativity, and the ability to manage stress
- Understand appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
- Understand admission and discharge criteria and function.
- Understand medical terminology, diagnostic terms, treatment modalities, and medical record keeping.
- Understand psychiatric evaluations, medical consultations, lab results, medication management, and other components of patient treatment.
- Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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