UHS·Westampton Township, New Jersey
The coordinator facilitates step-down/direct transfer admissions by coordinating with referral agencies and managing all aspects of the assessment and admission process for psychiatric treatment seekers. Responsibilities also include conducting comprehensive level of care assessments, handling inquiry calls, coordinating insurance authorizations, and ensuring accurate documentation.
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 Knowledge and Skills: 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. Experience with Cerner a plus. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact, Emilia Henriquez, Human Resources, (609) 518-2161.
Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/related field – with or without license/certification Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field with acurrent 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 Previous experience in crisis intervention preferred 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiter
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
