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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Court Liaison

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeAiken, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or a related field is required.
  • At least two years of experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company is required, including experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization management, and/or case management.
  • A strong knowledge of South Carolina, Joint Commission, HCFA, and OSHA regulations; patient rights standards; and applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities is required.
  • The ability to work independently and under time deadlines is required.
  • A registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, licensed master social worker, licensed professional counselor, or other healthcare-related licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, organize, monitor, and ensure compliance with legal processes required for court-committed and/or involuntary patients.
  • Support the Director of Clinical Services in the management and administration of legal processes required by area courts regarding involuntary patients.
  • Maintain constructive and productive communications with staff, managers, providers, vendors, and funding sources.
  • Assist with patient services as needed, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of other services to achieve patient goals for involuntary patients.
  • Attend weekly treatment team meetings with physicians regarding involuntary patients.
  • Ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, the Patient’s Bill of Rights, and regulatory standards of care.
  • Attend assigned trainings and maintain necessary certifications, including CPI, CPR, and State Licensing Board certifications.
  • Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
  • Perform duties in accordance with agency policies and procedures and follow agency performance standards.
  • Interface with community agencies regarding clinical services, education, and recruitment.
  • Provide services to current referral sources to support their satisfaction and continued association with the facility.
  • Allocate and coordinate program resources for marketing and referral development activities.
  • Provide education, support, and recognition to staff participating in referral development activities.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to develop, implement, and monitor a target marketing plan for legal processes, including working with courts, attending community meetings, and assisting with court committals as requested.
  • Support guest relations and ensure the facility’s appearance and staff communications with patients, families, referral sources, and colleagues are effective and professional regarding involuntary patients.
  • Ensure ongoing program orientation for patients, families, professionals, and others.
  • Involve appropriate facility management in decisions and review decisions with the Director of Clinical Services before implementation.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure adequate staff supervision and evaluation processes, delegating these responsibilities as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure adequate orientation for new employees, attending physicians/licensed practitioners, and Allied Health Professionals regarding court procedures.
  • Assist the Director of Clinical Services in meeting staff educational and professional development needs, which may include planning and presenting educational sessions regarding court procedures.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure adequate communication and reporting among staff and departments involved in ongoing court procedures for involuntary patients.
  • Work with the Director of Clinical Services to create an organizational structure that meets the organization’s needs, particularly department organization related to legal processes.
  • Coordinate with patients, families, and hospital personnel to ensure processes adhere to applicable patient rights and the mental health code.
  • Coordinate collection of outcome data by the corporate deadline.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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