Intake Coordinator - EVENING SHIFT - Psychiatry Administration

Company: Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Penn State Health - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Evening
Hours: 3:00p-11:30p, including every other weekend
Recruiter Contact: Savannah Paxton at [email protected]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As an Intake Coordinator, the role involves being the first point of contact for individuals seeking behavioral health services, ensuring they receive appropriate care based on their needs. Primary responsibilities include responding to telephone and face-to-face inquiries, facilitating access to suitable levels of care, and scheduling appointments. The role also involves organizing and managing patient information, ensuring a smooth and compassionate intake experience. Effective communication and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are key to success in this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma or equivalent (which is a GED, etc.)
Two (2) years of relevant experience
AHA BLS Prior to end of orientation
Act 31 Training Certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum two (2) years' experience in a behavioral health setting preferred

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information:About Us - Careers - Penn State Health

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH PPI?

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is central Pennsylvania's leader in healing people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. A comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PPI has a modern 89-bed, inpatient facility at its Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street. As well as two convenient locations offering outpatient services, the Division Street Clinic, and the Third Street Clinic.

We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma, Recognizing the signs of trauma, Responding to trauma, and Resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care. We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

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IND567

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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