Crisis Intake & Admissions Coordinator

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks an Intake Coordinator for a full-time position at a behavioral health hospital. The role includes responding to inquiries in person or by phone, performing admissions screening, crisis intervention and referrals to hospital staff and outside sources.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions with the Business Office, Utilization Review and Nursing Services to facilitate patient placement and care coordination within the hospital system.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Credentials: Completion of program or minimum of two (2) years' experience as/or EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Healthcare Intake/Admissions or related preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a clinical department of psychiatric hospital and previous clinical experience with Psychiatric patients of all ages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for assistance by telephone or in person.
• Provide admissions screening, crisis intervention and referrals to hospital staff and outside sources.
• Coordinate admissions with Business Office, Utilization Review and Nursing Services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Admissions coordination

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks an Intake Coordinator for a full-time position at a behavioral health hospital. The role includes responding to inquiries in person or by phone, performing admissions screening, crisis intervention and referrals to hospital staff and outside sources.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions with the Business Office, Utilization Review and Nursing Services to facilitate patient placement and care coordination within the hospital system.