What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Coordinator position at Livengrin Foundation?
Job Details
Description
The Assessment Coordinator will complete the substance use assessment process which includes face-to-face interviews with patients, assessment documentation, processing funding requests and case management services related to patient admission into treatment. The Assessment Coordinator completes precertification with insurance and county funders to facilitate admission to all levels of care. The Assessment Coordinator will support phone coverage, benefit verification, and other admission functions as needed
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Completes substance use assessments using applicable Commonwealth approved level of care placement criterion and assessment principles (currently ASAM).
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Provides case consultation and professional documentation to contractual agencies.
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Completes precertification with insurance companies and county funding sources.
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Identifies funding sources and processes funding requests as needed.
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Maintains a professional relationship with patients, payers and community support representatives.
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Works with other departments to facilitate timely admissions with a focus on exceptional internal and external customer service.
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Submits accurate and timely professional clinical documentation.
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Supports phone coverage, benefit verification, and other admission functions as needed.
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Attends staff meetings, trainings or committees as appropriate.
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Follows all federal and state regulatory guidelines and requirements.
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Performs other related duties as may be required or as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field preferred.
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Clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
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Knowledge of crises intervention and risk assessment, basic chemical dependency and crisis and behavior management.
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Must have or be willing to obtain ASAM criteria certification.