North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)-licensed, and Joint Commission-accredited 100-bed inpatient facility. In May 2017 North Spring opened a Partial Hospitalization Program to provide Outpatient Services to children and adolescents. We provide therapeutic programs for adolescents in a safe and secure environment that encourages growth and self-responsibility.

North Spring is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 83,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

We are seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join our team. The Admissions Coordinator handles intake by screening patients at the pre-hospital level to ensure that admission criterion are met. The incumbent facilitates the admission process by assisting the client, family and referral sources as well as provides information regarding treatment, insurance and admission procedures.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Admissions.

Schedule is Monday-Friday 11pm to 7am

Key responsibilities:

1. Answering and responding to incoming program inquiries/referrals via telephone, fax and/or internet in a timely manner.

2. Providing information to potential clients, families and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurance information and admission procedures.

3. Obtaining initial client clinical and funding source information during admission.

4. Communicates the patient’s information to the Medical Director, Director of Admissions, Director of UR, Program Director, Director of Nursing and Director of Education,

5. Conducting the admission process with the potential client and families including: explaining the admission forms and securing the appropriate signatures; processing all signed forms as well as copying and distributing to appropriate departments in a timely manner.

6. Providing follow-up to referral sources and families regarding status of patient.

Minimum Requirements:

• RN or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling is required. Licensed eligible or LCSW/LPC Licensed Preferred.
• Prefer experience working with children and adolescents in psychiatric setting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary and ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of principles of psychology and child growth and development are useful.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person