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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Admissions Intake Senior Assessment Coordinator

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeWestampton Township, NJ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field, with or without a license or certification.
  • A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or a related field, with a current New Jersey state license or certification or a state crisis intervention screening license.
  • A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or a related field without licensing will also be considered.
  • At least one year of psychiatric experience is required.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills in data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet maintenance.
  • Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with referral agencies to facilitate step-down or direct-transfer admissions to inpatient and/or outpatient care.
  • Facilitate all aspects of the assessment and admission process for patients seeking psychiatric treatment, potentially including co-occurring substance abuse treatment.
  • Conduct comprehensive level-of-care assessments and recommend treatment within the center's continuum of care.
  • Handle inquiry calls efficiently and effectively from referral sources, patients, and family members seeking treatment options.
  • Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for recommended treatment.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation.
  • Work 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, and obtain admission orders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in crisis intervention is preferred.
  • Experience with Cerner is a plus.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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