Admissions Counselor
Springbrook Behavioral Health System•Travelers Rest, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
An Admission Counselor coordinates admissions for adult inpatient and psychiatric residential treatment programs by managing inquiry calls; coordinating the admission process to all programs and to facilitate referrals to other treatment facilities if necessary; verifies insurance benefits; completes initial assessments; conducts precertification reviews obtaining authorization for services; develops professional relationships with referral sources within the community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work with licensure, or RN/LPN.
- Comprehensive understanding of community resources, licensing and accreditation standards, referring agencies and resources, court systems, intake criteria, length of stay norms, budgetary influences and discharge resources and services
- Self-starter who is eager to engage people with excellent customer service skills.
- Detail oriented; good follow through and follow-up.
- Good time management skills
- Good data entry skills
Nice To Haves
- Admissions experience in Behavioral Healthcare is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manages inquiry calls
- Coordinates the admission process to all programs
- Facilitates referrals to other treatment facilities if necessary
- Verifies insurance benefits
- Completes initial assessments
- Conducts precertification reviews obtaining authorization for services
- Develops professional relationships with referral sources within the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
