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UHS · 2 months ago

LEGAL Coordinator-PRN

ATLANTA, Georgia

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. The Legal Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and reporting the legal status and admission paperwork for patients at Anchor Hospital, as well as facilitating the filing of paperwork required for involuntary commitment.

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Responsibilities

Monitors and reports the legal status and admission paperwork completed for all patients admitted to Anchor Hospital

Facilitates the filing of all paperwork required for involuntary commitment, including physician portions for documentation

Qualification

Behavioral health experienceEffective communication skillsCrisis interventionInterpersonal skillsDocumentation skills

Required

High school diploma; bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred

Three years of experience working in behavioral health or a hospital setting

Good interpersonal skills to work closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as communicate with family members and outside agencies in a professional manner

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to assist in crisis intervention and/or physical intervention with patients

May have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases

May have some risk of injury from patients

Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods of time