Intake Coordinator: Crisis & Admissions Specialist

Universal Health Services; Walteria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Del Amo Behavioral Health Systems is seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our full-time admissions team. You will respond to inquiries by phone or in person, perform admissions screenings, provide crisis intervention, and refer patients to hospital staff and services as appropriate.

The role collaborates with the Business Office, Utilization Review, and Nursing Services to facilitate admissions, contributing to timely, compassionate care across a diverse patient

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Credentials/Experience: completion of a program or 2+ years in EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Healthcare Intake/Admissions or related preferred.
• Experience: prior clinical experience in a psychiatric hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries by telephone or in person and perform admissions screening.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to hospital staff and services as appropriate.
• Coordinate admissions with Business Office, Utilization Review and Nursing Services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Admissions screening

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Healthcare intake experience or credentials

Job description

Universal Health Services' Del Amo Behavioral Health Systems is seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our full-time admissions team. You will respond to inquiries by phone or in person, perform admissions screenings, provide crisis intervention, and refer patients to hospital staff and services as appropriate.

The role collaborates with the Business Office, Utilization Review, and Nursing Services to facilitate admissions, contributing to timely, compassionate care across a diverse patient