*Position Summary : *This position is responsible for the full life cycle of each referral by receiving, recording, disseminating, and tracking for each referral within the regional market.
This position will assess the referral and provide clinical judgment for referral to appropriate facilities.
This position will maintain the referral database by appropriately tracking each referral from receipt to admission into regional facility.
This position will work jointly with the facility intake staff and regional business development team in communicating with referral sources/guardians the status of each youth referred for admission and will assist in making decision on best program for child based on clinical programing.
This position requires a master's level in a human services or behavior heath field (social work, LPC) or Registered Nurse degree.
*Job Duties:*
* Receives and responds to all referral inquires and provides appropriate information to potential patients, their families, and the referral sources.
* Assesses and provides clinical judgment for the client/referral to the appropriate level of care.
Works jointly with Account Managers in communicating with customers and facilities the status of youth referred for admission.
Maintains knowledge of admission criteria, treatment services, and clinical programming at each facility.
* Manages each referral packet and the disposition for all assigned facilities demonstrating every effort to secure a disposition from the facility within one working day of receipt.
Communicates the acceptance or denial of the referrals to the appropriate individuals.
* Facilitates weekly conference calls with regional facilities to review their referral status report to obtain updates on status of referrals as well as current census and scheduled admissions and discharges.
Guides facility intake staff on next steps and viability of each referral based on referral trends and communication with referral source/guardian.
*This opportunity provides the following Benefits:*
UHS offers a challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
401k plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
*Qualifications*
*Education Required*:
Masters Degree, Registered Nurse
*Knowledge: *
Knowledge of accessing clients for appropriate level of care required.
*Skills*:
Proficient in the use of electronic correspondence and word processing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person