Behavioral Health Intake & Assessment Coordinator

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical/dental/vision

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Assessment Coordinator - Intake (RN or MA/MSW in Behavioral/Social Sciences required) to manage initial assessments and intake processes.

You will screen for suicide risk, handle Helpline referrals, obtain insurance authorization, complete admissions, and relay data to physicians. Join a 194-bed acute care psychiatric facility offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities within UHS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or RN license in AL is required.
• Experience in intake, psychiatric setting (outpatient or inpatient) and crisis intervention preferred.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly via telephone or in person.
• Must be computer literate with clerical skills.
• Experience in insurance benefits verification and admission/pre-certification preferred.
• Familiar with medical and psychiatric terminology/psychotropic medications, preferred.
• Handle with Care and CPR certified, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment Coordinator- Intake performs Suicide Risk Screening and Assessments and handles Helpline referrals.
• Obtains initial authorization from insurance companies and completes the admission process.
• Communicates with the Business Office regarding financial issues.
• Collects Intake data to be given to the Physician for disposition.

Skills

Leadership

Rapport building

Communication

Computer literacy

Clerical skills

Intake experience

Insurance verification

CPR certified

Medical terminology

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral/Social Sciences or RN licensure (AL)

Job description

Hill Crest Behavioral Health in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Assessment Coordinator - Intake (RN or MA/MSW in Behavioral/Social Sciences required) to manage initial assessments and intake processes.

You will screen for suicide risk, handle Helpline referrals, obtain insurance authorization, complete admissions, and relay data to physicians. Join a 194-bed acute care psychiatric facility offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities within UHS.