INTAKE COORDINATOR

Talentify; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Amo Behavioral Health Systems, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an Intake Coordinator in Torrance, CA. The role involves responding to inquiries in person or by phone, performing admissions screening and crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals to hospital staff and external services.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with preferred experience in healthcare intake ( EMT/CNA/MA ) and psychiatric clinical settings to support diverse patient needs across

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Credentials: Completion of program or minimum of two years' experience as EMT/CNA/Medical Assistant/Healthcare Intake preferable.
• Experience: Clinical department experience in psychiatric hospital and with patients of all ages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all requests for assistance by telephone or in person.
• Provide admissions screening and crisis intervention.
• Refer to Hospital staff and outside services as appropriate.
• Coordinate admissions through Business Office, Utilization Review and Nursing Services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Admissions screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of related program or 2+ years in healthcare intake/Admissions

Job description

Responsibilities

INTAKE COORDINATOR - FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

The Intake Coordinator responds to all persons requesting assistance either by telephone or in person, and provides admissions screening, crisis intervention and referrals to Hospital staff and services to outside sources, based on the nature of the problem(s). Admissions to the Hospital are facilitated through coordinated efforts with the Business Office, Utilization Review and the Department of Nursing Services.

Del Amo Behavioral Health Systems is a 166-Bed behavioral and mental health hospital that provides comprehensive treatment for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and the military. Our multidisciplinary team provides customized treatment programs and mental health evaluations for individualized Care. For additional information, please visit our website at https://delamohospital.com/

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

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.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required

Credentials: Completion of program or minimum of two (2) year's 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.