Intake/Admissions Specialist (Full Time) – 7pm-7am Position Available In Lee, Florida

Description

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. Qualifications Skills Preferred +

Safety Minded:

Intermediate +

Communication:

Intermediate +

Problem Solving:

Intermediate Behaviors Preferred +

Thought Provoking:

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject +

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education Preferred + Bachelors or better in Psychology Experience Required + 1 year:

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

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