Behavioral Health Intake Specialist
About The Position
Conduct interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions. 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. Document calls and related admission information. Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies. May staff a crisis hotline.
Requirements
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required
Nice To Haves
- BH Intake experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions.
- 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.
- Document calls and related admission information.
- Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
- May staff a crisis hotline.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
