Admissions Counselor PRN

UHS•Dover, DE

About The Position

Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a Part Time Admissions Counselor (RN). The incumbent will be responsible for delivering high quality assessment and admissions services to the public. This position is Part Time and includes a benefits package with medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation pay and more! Key Responsibilities include: Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, professional advice and assistance with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation, which may or may not include admission to any DBHS Program Provide service to a variety of customer groups, including but not limited to: physicians, allied health professionals, hospital emergency departments, convenience care centers, other health care providers, schools, social services and mental health agencies, police, courts, employers and the public at large Respond to telephone, off-site, and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services. Facilitate callers to optimal level of care or resources Document all crisis calls and related information on Intake Call form and enter data for tracking and analysis Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions explaining emotional/social responses to illness and treatment Conduct crisis safety plans for patients referred to outpatient level of care and coordinates appropriate discharge plans from the Assessment and Referral Center Responsible for providing thorough clinical information to insurance companies to meet requirements/criteria for services to provide necessary services

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew) required
Current BLS certification required
Charge Nurse/Leadership experience required

Nice To Haves

Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred
Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification)

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, professional advice and assistance with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation, which may or may not include admission to any DBHS Program
Provide service to a variety of customer groups, including but not limited to: physicians, allied health professionals, hospital emergency departments, convenience care centers, other health care providers, schools, social services and mental health agencies, police, courts, employers and the public at large
Respond to telephone, off-site, and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services. Facilitate callers to optimal level of care or resources
Document all crisis calls and related information on Intake Call form and enter data for tracking and analysis
Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers
Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions explaining emotional/social responses to illness and treatment
Conduct crisis safety plans for patients referred to outpatient level of care and coordinates appropriate discharge plans from the Assessment and Referral Center
Responsible for providing thorough clinical information to insurance companies to meet requirements/criteria for services to provide necessary services