**Description**

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Summary:

The Behavioral Health Referral Coordinator is responsible for managing and facilitating behavioral health referrals within the hospital’s inpatient setting. This role involves the review, coordination, and tracking of behavioral health referrals, ensures adherence to safety protocols, age-appropriate clinical criteria, and hospital regulatory policies. The coordinator works closely with clinical teams, external agencies, and families to ensure timely and appropriate placement and/or consultation for behavioral health services.

Working closely with behavioral health clinicians, utilization review, case management, and finance teams, the Intake Coordinator helps optimize access to behavioral health services while supporting regulatory compliance, quality ass...