PER DIEM – ADMISSIONS NURSE / SENIOR ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

UHS • Westampton Township, NJ

2d

About The Position

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission. Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking dynamic and talented Per Diem – Admissions Nurse / Senior Assessment Coordinator to assist with patients intakes in our admissions department. The role involves coordinating with referral agencies, facilitating the assessment and admission process for patients seeking psychiatric treatment (with possible co-occurring substance abuse), providing comprehensive level of care assessments, handling inquiry calls, coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation. The position also requires working collaboratively with the department Director and Supervisor to ensure compliance with state and facility requirements. For Nurses, responsibilities include providing comprehensive medical evaluations, conducting nurse to nurse reports, and obtaining orders for admission. Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential.

Requirements

• Nurse (RN)
• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/related field – with or without license/certification
• Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field with a current New Jersey state license/certification or state crisis intervention screening license
• Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field without licensing will be considered
• Minimum of one-year experience in psychiatric required
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Significant computer skills, data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet maintenance.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior