Summary

Assist the Director of Admissions in providing staff supervision, clinical case consultation, coordination and organization of day-to-day activities, and administrative duties that will enhance effectiveness of the Admissions Department and Security to ensure smooth admissions processing for referral sources, families, staff and patients. This includes participation in the timely processing of inquiry/referral calls and walk-in/scheduled emergency psychiatric clinical assessments and ensure their referral to the most appropriate level of care. Administrator on call duties will be required on a rotational schedule.

Job description

Position Summary

Assist the Director of Admissions in providing staff supervision, clinical case consultation, coordination and organization of day-to-day activities, and administrative duties that will enhance effectiveness of the Admissions Department and Security to ensure smooth admissions processing for referral sources, families, staff and patients. This includes participation in the timely processing of inquiry/referral calls and walk-in/scheduled emergency psychiatric clinical assessments and ensure their referral to the most appropriate level of care. Administrator on call duties will be required on a rotational schedule.

Job Responsibilities

Utilize electronic programs to admit patients and enter demographic information
Interview incoming patients to complete intake assessment and initial risk formulation
Use verbal de-escalation skills to manage patients experiencing psychiatric crisis
Perform patient observation to ensure safety while in the admissions department
Transfer patients and belongings to assigned unit
Complete all required documentation thoroughly

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Relative Human Services
At least 6 months experience in inpatient psychiatric treatment or relative experience completing clinical assessment and risk formulation preferred
Clinical licensure preferred, not required
Associate level accepted

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.