REASONS INTAKE & ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
UHS
Summary
Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities to provide compassionate care to both adult and adolescent patients in our Reasons Inpatient eating disorder program at BHC Alhambra Hospital.
Job description
Job Description
The Reasons Intake and Admissions Coordinator responsibilities include: maintaining knowledge of resources in the Eating Disorders field, facilitating eating disorder admissions by completing the psychodiagnostic Point of Contact phone assessments as assigned by Director of Admissions for potential patients, being familiar with APA guidelines and level of care criteria for the treatment of eating disorders, being familiar with DSM diagnostic criteria for eating disorders and cooccurring diagnoses, coordinating with referral sources for additional information to maximize admissions to all levels of care within the Reasons eating disorder programs at BHC Alhambra Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow the Admission and Referral Protocol and complete Point of Contact assessments as assigned.
- Ensure Point of Contact assessments are turned into Director in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate knowledge of bio-psychosocial factors and DSM-IV and V criteria related to the ages of the patients served, and incorporate the knowledge base into the Point of Contact assessment.
- Responds appropriately to telephone inquiries, providing accurate information, in an empathic manner.
- Responds in a timely manner to Director of Admission.
- Process all requests for information to all referral sources, potential patients, or family members in consultation with Director of Admissions.
- Communicate effectively with potential patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding assessment and recommendations.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
- Requires a minimum of two (2) years experience, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills, preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, preferred.
- For a specialty program (for example, Eating Disorders) experience be with that population is preferred.
- In lieu of experience specialized education and training may be acceptable.
- Therapist must be master’s prepared or higher.
Benefits
- Career and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Tuition savings
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.