Intake/Admissions Specialist (Full Time) - 7Pm - 7Am Monday, Tuesday And Wednesday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.

• Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.

• Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care within the facility.

• Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.

• Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consents, and inventory of patient belongings.

• Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.

• Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.

• Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field.

• Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Experience

Preferred:

Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.