ADMISSIONS INTAKE COORDINATOR- PER DIEM EVENINGS/NIGHTS

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A behavioral healthcare center located in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Senior Assessment Coordinator to facilitate patient intakes. This role requires coordinating admissions, providing assessments for treatment recommendations, and managing communications with referral sources and insurance companies. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in counseling or psychology and at least one year of psychiatric experience. Strong communication skills and crisis intervention knowledge are essential. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology or related field required.
• One-year experience in psychiatric setting mandatory.
• Previous crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience in psychiatric settings required
• Crisis intervention experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions with referral agencies for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Manage assessment and admission processes for patients seeking psychiatric treatment.
• Document patient assessments and treatment recommendations.
• Handle inquiry calls from patients and referral sources.
• Coordinate with insurance for treatment authorizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with Director and Supervisor to ensure regulatory compliance.
• For nurses: provide medical evaluations and obtain admit orders when needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills and data entry

Organizational skills

Experience with Cerner

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/related field

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/sociology/related field with New Jersey state license/certification

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/sociology/related field without licensing

Job description

Responsibilities

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dynamic and talented Per Diem Senior Assessment Coordinator to assist with patients intakes in our admissions department. Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

• 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/related field – with or without license/certification
• Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field with a current New Jersey state license/certification or state crisis intervention screening license
• Bachelors’ 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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.