Admissions Specialist

Responsibilities

The Admissions Specialist is a member of the Intake Team and is responsible for coordinating aspects of the admissions process. This includes the efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, processing of referrals for possible admission, knowledge of and communication with referral sources and customers who present for assessment. Additional responsibilities include insurance verification/precertification, patient registration process, vitals, wanding, patient observations, scheduling of evaluations, admissions processing, bed board monitoring, belongings searches, and other non‑clinical duties as assigned by admissions leadership team.

Hours are Monday‑Friday 3p‑11p.

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a UHS facility, is a 90‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in a human service, social service, psychiatric, or mental health setting, performing administrative duties, crisis intervention, telephonic triage and inquiries, and customer service.

Additional Requirements: Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnosis symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age‑specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co‑workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

For more information, contact:
Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.

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Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 90‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

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