Summary

The Intake Assessment Coordinator is responsible for being able to perform all aspects of Palm Point Behavioral Hospital's intake and admission process for both Inpatient and Outpatient Services, including efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, knowledge of and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals; making outside referrals, when appropriate; assessing and triaging an individual's mental health status; making patient safety and level of care recommendations to the PPBH physician; identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care; completing all admission requirements; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information in Med Series 4.

Job description

Position Summary

The Intake Assessment Coordinator is responsible for being able to perform all aspects of Palm Point Behavioral Hospital's intake and admission process for both Inpatient and Outpatient Services, including efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, knowledge of and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals; making outside referrals, when appropriate; assessing and triaging an individual's mental health status; making patient safety and level of care recommendations to the PPBH physician; identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care; completing all admission requirements; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information in Med Series 4.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responds to telephone inquiries
Knows PPBH programs and is able to answer general program information
Determines initial clinical and financial eligibility
Conducts psychosocial evaluation on each assigned admission, gathers data
Coordinates with the treatment team, family and patients

Requirements

Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, or counseling
Minimum of two (2) years experience in the mental health field preferred
Communication and Team work
Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug plans
401(k) with company match
Discounted stock plan
SoFi student loan refinancing
Tuition savings
Pet insurance

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.