Outpatient Admission Coordinator/Step Down Navigator

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.  Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Website: www.ubhdenton.com

Position Summary: 

The Admissions Coordinator (Licensed) is responsible for maintaining all program admits, step downs and discharges in MedSeries4 system, submitting charge sheets and census data to Central Business Office, participating in transportation coordination, serving as family and staff liaison, performing clerical duties for Physicians serving as a backup Program Therapist and performing MHT duties. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Screen for appropriate level of care and ensure all pre-admission and admission calls and paperwork are addressed and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completion of psychosocial assessments - Meet with the patient in the appropriate time frame to obtain psychosocial information and schedule all critical dates for appropriate follow up.
• Discuss paperwork and program requirements with new admits.
• Assure that all admission forms are completed accurately, and appropriate signatures are obtained. Notify the appropriate facility management of any potential problems related to admission.
• Coordinate with business office regarding patient financial clearance for admission.
• Coordinate with business office, inpatient clinical team and meet with potential step downs Complete documentation on step down patients and absences in MIDAS.
• Answer intake calls and follow-up with no shows/absences.
• Coordinate transportation for new and current patients.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401 (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree required. 

Experience: 1 to 3 years related work experience preferred.

Licensure: LPC-Associate, LPC, LPC-S OR LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-S OR LMFT-Associate, LMFT, LMFT-S

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