Admissions & Intake Coordinator – Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System (LBHS) seeks an Admissions Coordinator to liaison among referral sources, patients and families, prioritizing referrals and delivering exceptional customer service. The role includes processing admissions, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting call center operations.

Located in Memphis, the facility offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within UHS subsidiaries, with a focus on psychiatric health services for diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nurse, or Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Social Services field.
• Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Licensure/Certification: RN licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners when applicable.
• Knowledge: Crisis intervention, risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, and crisis and behavior management.
• Supervision Received: NARC Director, NARC Shift Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Represent LBHS and its programs to all those inquiring for services.
• Facilitate referrals between referring mobile crisis agencies, hospitals and other referral sources.
• Prioritize referrals and provide exceptional customer service to partner agencies.
• Assist in processing admissions including documentation and admissions paperwork.
• Thorough and accurate documentation of calls and other admissions related paperwork.

Education

RN or Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Social Services field

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System (LBHS) seeks an Admissions Coordinator to liaison among referral sources, patients and families, prioritizing referrals and delivering exceptional customer service. The role includes processing admissions, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting call center operations.

Located in Memphis, the facility offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within UHS subsidiaries, with a focus on psychiatric health services for diverse age groups.