Intake & Assessment Coordinator — Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical coverage

401K match

Student loan program

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital in Orlando seeks an Intake Counselor/Assessment Coordinator to manage inbound inquiries, assess mental health status, and coordinate admissions for both inpatient and outpatient services. You will identify insurance benefits, facilitate referrals, document in Med Series 4, and work with the treatment team to ensure safe, appropriate levels of care.

This full-time role requires strong communication, empathy, and teamwork within a UHS framework and offers

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or mental health/mental health counseling required.
• Minimum of two years experience in the mental health field preferred.
• Knowledge of intake/admission processes and insurance pre-certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to telephone inquiries
• Knows hospital programs and can answer general program information
• Determines initial clinical and financial eligibility
• Conducts psychosocial evaluation on each assigned admission
• Coordinates with the treatment team, family and patients
• Assists with discharge planning

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in social work or mental health counseling

Registered Intern, preferred

Job description

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital in Orlando seeks an Intake Counselor/Assessment Coordinator to manage inbound inquiries, assess mental health status, and coordinate admissions for both inpatient and outpatient services. You will identify insurance benefits, facilitate referrals, document in Med Series 4, and work with the treatment team to ensure safe, appropriate levels of care.

This full-time role requires strong communication, empathy, and teamwork within a UHS framework and offers