ADMISSION TRIAGE COORDINATOR (LCSW, LPC or RN) - FT Night

Responsibilities

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridges serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune.

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $15..8 billion in 2024. 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 more than 99,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 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

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ADMISSION SHIFT TRIAGE COORDINATOR (LPC, LMSW or RN) - FT Night

Key Responsibilities

• Receives all inquiry calls and responds to requests for information and assessments. Expert in documentation, communication, teamwork, and customer service. Advocates for internal and external customers including the client, family, physician, medical facility, behavioral healthcare facility and manage care organizations.
• Expert in available community resources and uses this information to improve the delivery and utilization of care to best meet the clinical and financial needs of the individual.
• Communicates with Admissions Coordinators, Physician Assistant, Nursing Supervisor, Administrator on Call and Physicians on call as needed to maintain safety at all times.
• Acts as a clinical expert and knowledge resources for Admissions Coordinators.
• Coordinates implementation of psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services when indicated. Completes the admission process to the level of care ordered by the Physician.
• Ensures that medical screens, assessments, admissions and pre-authorizations are completed.
• Liaisons with physicians, psychiatrist, other facilities and managed care organizations to promote optimal use of the continuum of care for each individual assessment.
• Gives a detailed report to the next shift of patients still in process and reports regularly to the Director of Care Management/Admissions on matters of departmental and personnel administration.
  
  

Benefits

Qualifications

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Assistance
  
  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of psychiatric behavioral health diagnostic criteria (DSM IV), quality assessment skills, including listening and writing legibly, ability to provide customer service in a caring way, even in a high stress environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in a mental health field plus 1 year of experience is the minimum for RTC Admissions Coordinators. For Acute Admissions Coordinators either a Master’s Degree in a mental health field (along with licensure) or graduate of an accredited nursing school.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: For acute admissions coordinators, a Texas license as an L.P.C, R.N. or LMSW is required.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years mental health experience.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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