Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical assessment of patient during intake.

• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.

• Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.

• Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment. • Coordinate with referral sources.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field required (if state allows).

• Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.

• Three or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.

• Experience in the managed care pre-certification process, level of care assessments and utilization preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LMSW, LPC, MFT, RN, or similar licensure; required from the state of Missouri for this position

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate: