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POSITION SUMMARY:

     The Behavioral Health UR/Intake Coordinator is a member of the interdisciplinary team who attends and  

      participates in treatment planning and in all staff meetings.  The UR/Intake Coordinator answers intake calls

      and determines the disposition of the patient according to the clinical criteria and directs the caller to the

      appropriate services.  The Behavioral Health UR/Intake Coordinator performs face- to-face assessments in        the ED, the Behavioral Health Center, and nursing homes, establishes clinical criteria, obtains                             insurance pre-certification and facilitates transfer to SWBHC, or other facility or out-patient services as               determined by the physician. The Behavioral Health UR/Intake Coordinator is responsible for obtaining               authorizations for admission and continued stay for assigned patients.  Must possess ability to

      effectively screen. Must have knowledge of EMTALA, JCAHO and CMS standards and the ability to follow

      oral and written instructions. 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATON

• •  NIH Healthcare Provider with in 30 days
  •  Pediatric First Aid with in 30 days
  • MAB with in 30 days

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