Behavioral Health Intake Specialist
Ascension•Hoffman Estates, IL
•$28 - $41•Onsite
About The Position
This role provides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients. The specialist will respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services. They will admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility. Additionally, the specialist will review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
Requirements
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Nice To Haves
- A Master's Degree in Social Service is required
- Behavioral Health/Intake experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
- Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
- Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.
- Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
