Call Specialist ( F/S/S 9a-9:30p)

Call Specialist

Peachford is currently searching for an experienced Call Specialist for our Intake Department. The Call Specialist will assess the needs of callers and patients presenting for assessment and ensure their admission or referral to the service or resource to best address their needs. In addition, Call Specialist ensure referral sources receive appropriate updates on their patients. Respond to telephone inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services. Respond to telephone/fax inquires seeking facility transfers. Obtain admission orders and assign admitting physician. Assist with clinical assessments. Contact insurance companies/payor sources for authorization. Obtain patient and other required signatures on applicable forms.

Peachford Hospital offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, Dental and Vision Plans 401k Retirement Plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement Short Term and Long Term Disability Life Insurance 23-days of Paid Time Off

After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our recruiting team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, someone will give you a call. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

Peachford Hospital is the Southeast's premiere behavioral health and addictive disease treatment facility and has been providing compassionate care to children, adolescents, adults and seniors since 1973. Located in the beautiful Dunwoody neighborhood of Atlanta, Peachford offers inpatient acute care, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Qualifications What Peachford Require for this Role: To be successful in this position, you need at least one year of intake/assessment experience preferably in a crisis intervention environment. A master's degree in a counseling or related field as well as being license-eligible is preferred.