Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale behavioral Health Center is a 182-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Oakland Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. FLBHC features individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center.

Referral Management Center Liaison (LPN)

Responsible for the timely processing of inquiry and referral calls. Serves as liaison to referral sources, physicians, unit staff and hospital personnel involved with each transfer request. Enters call data into the facility’s database and manages all e-fax application(s) to process incoming referrals and transfer requests in a timely manner. Effectively communicate with unit staff, physicians, and Admissions Triage Staff. Follow hospital’s policies and procedures regarding referral management.

Shift: NIGHTS - 3 Shifts weekly 7p - 7:30am

Benefits for Referral Mgmt. Ctr Liaison include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

• Tuition Assistance

  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, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

  Qualifications

  Education/Training:

• Licensed LPN

  Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience working in a behavioral health or psychiatric health care setting.

• Experience working with adolescents with mental and emotional issues.

• Experience in assessment and level of care determination

• Experience in office management and effective communication with community resources and interdisciplinary teams.

• Experience in insurance certification and case reviews

  Licensure/Certification :

• CPR certification

• Crisis Prevention Intervention training

  Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills (i.e., verbal and written).

• Ability to prioritize, work well under periods of high stress and pressure.

• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

• Thorough knowledge of psychiatric services and medical capabilities provided by the hospital.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Requires knowledge of computers and ability to utilize Department specific electronic applications, and accurate data entry skills.

• Experience reviewing medical and clinical information to staff appropriately with physician is preferred.

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  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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