Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

6 days ago


Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes Full time
About the Role

As a Behavioral Health Intake Specialist at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality mental health services to patients and their families. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct thorough interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions
  • Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients on the Behavioral Health Unit and Emergency Department
  • Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services
  • Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility
  • Document calls and related admission information
  • Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies
  • May staff a crisis hotline
  • May cover other Great Lakes Region hospitals remotely

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
  • At least one year of intake or inpatient psychiatry experience required

About UChicago Medicine AdventHealth

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a leading healthcare provider in the Great Lakes region, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.



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