Evening Admissions Intake Coordinator - 1 PM - 9 PM
UHS
Summary
Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking dynamic and talented Admission Intake Coordinator / Admission Nurse to assist with patients' intakes in our admissions department.
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- Nurse (RN)
- Master's degree in counseling/psychology/related field – with or without license/certification
- Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology/related field with a current New Jersey state license/certification or state crisis intervention screening license
- Bachelor's 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
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.