ADMISSIONS INTAKE COORDINATOR- PER DIEM DAY
Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dynamic and talented Per Diem Day Senior Assessment Coordinator to assist with patient intakes in our admissions department.
Responsibilities :
- Coordinating with referral agencies in facilitating step-down / direct transfer admissions to both our inpatient and / or outpatient continuum of care.
- Facilitating all aspects of the assessment and admission process for patients seeking evaluation for psychiatric (with possible co-occurring substance abuse) treatment.
- Providing a comprehensive level of care assessment for providing a recommendation for treatment within our continuum of care.
- Providing efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls from referral sources, patients, and family members seeking treatment options.
- Coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations of recommended treatment.
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation.
- Works collaboratively with the department Director and Supervisor to ensure compliance with state and facility requirements.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Knowledge And Skills :
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Significant computer skills, data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet maintenance.Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.Experience with Cerner a plus.Qualifications :
Masters degree in counseling / psychology / related field - with or without license / certification.Bachelors degree in psychology / sociology / related field with a current New Jersey state license / certification or state crisis intervention screening license.Bachelors degree in psychology / sociology / related field without licensing will be considered.Minimum of one-year experience in psychiatric required.Previous experience in crisis intervention preferred.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.
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