Admissions Counselor- 11:00am-7:30pm
Job Description
Work Hours: 11:00am-7:30pm.
An Admission Counselor coordinates admissions for adult inpatient and psychiatric residential treatment programs by managing inquiry calls; coordinating the admission process to all programs and to facilitate referrals to other treatment facilities if necessary; verifies insurance benefits; completes initial assessments; conducts precertification reviews obtaining authorization for services; develops professional relationships with referral sources within the community.
Job Requirements
· Master’s degree in Social Work, or RN/LPN.
· Comprehensive understanding of community resources, licensing and accreditation standards, referring agencies and resources, court systems, intake criteria, length of stay norms, budgetary influences and discharge resources and services
· Self-starter who is eager to engage people with excellent customer service skills.
· Detail oriented; good follow through and follow-up.
· Good time management skills
· Good data entry skills
· Admissions experience in Behavioral Healthcare is preferred
