Intake Coordinator RN PRN Behavioral

UHS • Edinburg, TX

167d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assessment and Referral Coordinator receives referrals and establishes assessment and admission services to address patients with behavioral health needs. The Coordinator’s objective is to provide an appropriate disposition utilizing internal or external services. The Coordinator is responsible for assuring that patient information is obtained accurately and conveyed to the necessary entities.

Requirements

• Prior experience with crisis intervention and assessment and referral processes.
• Knowledge in psychiatric diagnosis.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• RN - Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.

Nice To Haves

• ADN / BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives referrals
• Establishes assessment and admission services to address patients with behavioral health needs
• Provide an appropriate disposition utilizing internal or external services
• Assuring that patient information is obtained accurately and conveyed to the necessary entities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees