Admissions Counselor

As an Admissions Counselor, you will be responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to ensure the most appropriate level of care for patients. You will work with patients and families to develop therapeutic relationships and communicate benefit eligibility. You will also collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding pending referrals.

What You Will Do

Your main responsibilities will include responding to inquiries about the facility, performing benefit eligibility, coordinating admission and transfer, maintaining knowledge of milieu management, communicating with patients and families, and preparing and maintaining medical record documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a fit for this role, you should have a strong ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, possess skills in preparing and maintaining medical record documentation, and demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field
• Current licensure in the area of clinical specialty
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification
• First aid certification (preferred)
• One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity (preferred)