Night-Shift Senior Admissions & Assessment Coordinator

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Behavioral Health Center in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Senior Assessment Coordinator for NIGHT SHIFT to assist with patient intakes in the admissions department. This role supports inpatient and outpatient programs within a private behavioral health setting.

The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive assessments, coordinate with referral sources and insurers, and document accurately while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance, including nursing referrals

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling/psychology/related field - with or without license/certification
• Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology/related field with current New Jersey state license/certification or state crisis intervention screening license
• Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology/related fieldwithout licensing will be considered
• Minimum of one-year experience in psychiatric required
• Previous experience in crisis intervention preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with referral agencies in facilitating step down/direct transfer admissions to both our inpatient and/or outpatient continuum of care.
• Facilitating all aspects of the assessment and admission process for patients seeking evaluation for psychiatric (with possible co-occurring substance abuse) treatment.
• Provide a comprehensive level of care assessment for providing a recommendation for treatment within our continuum of care.
• Provide efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls from referral sources, patients, and family members seeking treatment options.
• Coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations of recommended treatment
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation.
• Works collaboratively with the department Director and Supervisor to ensure compliance with state and facility requirements.
• For Nurses: provide comprehensive medical evaluations for referrals, conduct nurse to nurse reports when indicated, obtain orders for admit
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Cerner experience

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology/related field with NJ license

Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology/related field without licensing

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Hampton Behavioral Health Center in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Senior Assessment Coordinator for NIGHT SHIFT to assist with patient intakes in the admissions department. This role supports inpatient and outpatient programs within a private behavioral health setting.

The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive assessments, coordinate with referral sources and insurers, and document accurately while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance, including nursing referrals