Sr. Admissions Specialist-FT-Nights

Sr. Admissions Specialist-FT-Nights Baton Rouge General - 3.8 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Mental health stabilization Phone inquiries Performance improvement leadership Clinical crisis intervention assessment Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Referral services for crisis intervention support Behavioral psychological assessments Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work

LMSW DSM-5

Efficiency improvement Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Patient advocacy Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Healthcare referral management Mental health resources facilitation Clinical staff mentoring Managing patients as a health services social worker Quality improvement Certified Social Worker Substance abuse Clinical assessment documentation Clinical Social Worker Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient consultations Working with families Behavioral and mental health screening Patient assessment visits Full Job Description Supporting Behavioral Health Access with

Compassion, Skill, and Coordination What We're Looking For:

Current Louisiana licensure as LCSW, LMSW, CSW, or LPC. Two years of mental health or chemical dependency experience in a psychiatric or social service setting preferred. Strong crisis intervention, assessment, and communication skills. Knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria preferred. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, referral sources, and community agencies.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Work in a mission-driven environment focused on behavioral health and patient advocacy. Opportunities for professional development and licensure advancement. Collaborative and supportive team culture. Comprehensive employee benefits and BRG perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks

What You Will Do:

Provide behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, referrals, and coordinated admissions support for patients seeking psychiatric, chemical dependency, or social service care. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, referral agents, and treatment teams to ensure safe and appropriate care access.

Essential Job Functions:

Receives and documents inquiry calls from individuals and agencies seeking access to behavioral health services. Schedules and conducts in-person behavioral health assessments, including face-to-face ED evaluations. Provides crisis intervention and discharge planning for patients in the Emergency Department. Conducts consults on medical floors as needed and documents assessments accurately. Completes insurance precertification and facilitates admission paperwork for behavioral units. Refers individuals not meeting admission criteria to appropriate community resources. Prepares and submits daily activity reports and special data as requested. Mentors, orients, and serves as a resource to new admissions staff. Provides guidance for complex admissions and contributes to department performance improvement. Monitors system-wide issues affecting admission efficiency and proposes improvements. Provides social service consults related to shelter, detox, home health, transportation, DME, and abuse/neglect concerns. Assists ED staff with trauma cases and access to morgue as needed. Represents BRG at community initiatives and collaborative events. Performs other duties as assigned.

What Sets BRG Apart:

Baton Rouge General is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care. Our Senior Admissions Specialists play a key role in ensuring individuals receive timely, appropriate, and respectful access to lifesaving support and treatment. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in crisis. LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, or LPC required for this position. ER shifts are scheduled biweekly. Week 1: Wednesday - Friday 7p-7a Week 2: Thursday - Saturday 7p-7a