ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST - SAT/SUN

Universal Health Services; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking an Admissions Specialist to join their Intake Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring a smooth admissions process, handling inquiries, and coordinating patient registrations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and offers growth opportunities. With a commitment to excellence, this organization provides a rewarding work atmosphere where employees can develop their skills and advance their careers in the mental health field. If you are passionate about making a difference, this position could be your next step.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a human service or psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the admissions process, including inquiry calls and referrals.
• Handle insurance verification and patient registration processes.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Telephonic Triage

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health

Job description

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/

Position Summary:

The Admissions Specialist is a member of the Intake Team and is responsible for coordinating aspects of the admissions process. This includes the efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, processing of referrals for possible admission, knowledge of and communication with referral sources and customers who present for assessment. Additional responsibilities include insurance verification/precertification, patient registration process, vitals, wanding, patient observations, scheduling of evaluations, admissions processing, bed board monitoring, belongings searches, and other non-clinical duties as assigned by admissions leadership team. Saturday and Sunday (PT 24 hours) and shift is 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in a human service, social service, psychiatric, or mental health setting, performing administrative duties, crisis intervention, telephonic triage and inquiries, and customer service.

Additional Requirement: Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnosessymptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or [e-mail].

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.

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