ADMISSIONS COORD

UHS • Louisville, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Diamond Grove Center Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Louisville area for more than 30 years. Located in Louisville, Miss. our 85-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for behavioral issues. Diamond Grove Center offers unique and individualized programming for children and adoloscents which sets us apart from many other treatment facilities. Diamond Grove Center has one of the most tenured leadership team which includes a seasoned nursing department.

The Admissions Clinician provides assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Admissions Clinician is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Admissions Clinician is responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed. The Admissions Clinician must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to various populations including children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.

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.

Requirements

• Master degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Human Service field or licensed RN.
• Licensed IN, LCSW,
• 1-2 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care.
• Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field.
• Supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admission Clinician/Weekends Only 7:00am-7:00pm
• Provides assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
• Is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to various populations including children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.
• Answers telephone using the appropriate greeting and attempts to obtain all pertinent clinical, demographic and insurance information from the caller to determine caller’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of admission criteria for inpatient and outpatient levels of care and is able to recommend appropriate service recommendations for each individual.
• Provides referral recommendations to appropriate resources whenever a caller is not appropriate for services.
• Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level