ADMISSIONS INTAKE COORDINATOR- PER DIEM DAY

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private behavioral healthcare center in Washington is seeking a Per Diem Day Senior Assessment Coordinator. The role involves coordinating the admission process and facilitating patient assessments in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have experience in psychiatric care and crisis intervention. The position requires collaboration with referral agencies and documentation of patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience in psychiatric care.
• Previous experience in crisis intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with referral agencies for admissions.
• Facilitate assessment and admission process.
• Handle inquiry calls from patients and families.

Skills

Experience in psychiatric care

Crisis intervention

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/related field

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/sociology/related field with certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking dynamic and talented Per Diem Day Senior Assessment Coordinator to assist with patients intakes in our admissions department. Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

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.
• Provide a comprehensive level of care assessment for providing a recommendation for treatment within our continuum of care.
• Provide 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.
• For Nurses: provide comprehensive medical evaluations for referrals, conduct nurse to nurse reports when indicated, obtain orders for admit
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality

Qualifications

• Master’s 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

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