Intake/Admissions Specialist (Full Time) – 7pm-7am Position Available In Lee, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Park Royal Hospital is seeking a Full Time Intake/Admissions Specialist (7pm-7am) to handle inquiries, assessments, and admissions. Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, conducting assessments, collaborating with medical staff, and facilitating the admissions process. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field and at least one year of clinical experience. CPR certification is required.
Job Description
Come join Park Royal Hospital as an admissions specialist! In this role, you will be a clinical professional responsible for inquiries, assessments and admissions to our facility.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.null
