What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator- Per Diem position at UHS?
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors change of shift reports to ensure smooth communication between shifts.
- Notifies the Director of the Clinical Assessment Center immediately regarding sensitive inquiry calls.
- Collaborates with the Director of the Clinical Assessment Center to ensure Clinical Assessment Center goals and objectives are consistent with overall hospital goals and objectives.
- Coordinates systems to ensure inquiry calls are answered in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
- Is actively involved in and aware of all inquiries, patient admissions, patient discharges, patient transfers, and call disposition.
- Develops and assists in supervising a system that ensures documentation is complete and legible
- Strong Attention to detail
- Draft memos, letters and correspondence for review by the Director.
- Compile reports and team meeting notes as needed.
- Coordinates monthly staff meetings and posts minutes for all staff not in attendance.
- Resolves or refers all patient, family, and referral source complaints promptly with a summary report to the Director of the Clinical Assessment Center and Director of Quality Management.
- Facilitates adequate Clinical Assessment Center orientation for new employees, attending physicians, and allied health professionals.
- Participates in Hospital Committees as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of paid clinical experience in mental health services.
- One year of inpatient psychiatric experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a health related field or a licensed nurse (RN) or certified addiction counselor (CAC).
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
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