Intake Coordinator

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for coordinating the patient intake process. Responsible for patient intake calls; providing information to individuals, agencies, facilities and Professional Staff (i.e. Physicians, therapists, hospitals) requesting information regarding potential admissions, developing/maintaining relationships with ongoing referral sources referring to alternate treatment sources when appropriate assisting with travel arrangements for patients and families, completing necessary admission paperwork.Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems. Our greatest asset is our staff, who work together to uphold the Facility's reputation for excellence in helping patients and their families resolve behavioral health problems. . Meridell is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, that operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 95,000 employees. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.Excellent Benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 401K with 50% match up to 6% of annual salary, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, long and short term disability, generous PTO plan, employee assistance program Tuition Reimbursement.QualificationsEducation: Must have Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferable in the mental health field.Experience: Clinical experience in psychiatric setting; situational evaluation and crisis intervention.Skills: High level of initiative, motivation, independent judgment and organizational skills. Ability to relate to those emotionally disturbed and in crisis. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to assess the clinical and financial appropriateness of potential admissions and facilitating external arrangements for admissions including coordinating staff assignments for care and bed placement.Essential Physical Requirements: Medium demand, mentally. Requires extensive time sitting, writing, talking on telephone. Ability to assist in crisis intervention, able to lift up to 40 pounds.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com