INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED) - PRN

UHS•Franklin, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees. We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need. The Intake Admissions Counselor serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for: Thoroughly assesses and completes the assessment tool for all clients as required by Rolling Hills. Assist clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource to best address their needs. Documenting findings, recommendations and outcome. Triage, insurance precertification, computer entry and data analysis & clinical documentation.

Requirements

Master's degree in Behavioral Health field (e.g. Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) required.
Current BLS certification and Current Handle With Care (HWC) certification (training provided).
Experience in psychiatric evaluation, triage, and crisis stabilization preferred; strong assessment skills required; skills in application of DSM methodology; excellent telephone etiquette and tact; ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crisis or resistant or negative toward organization; effective oral and written communication skills; basic data entry skills preferred; organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management skills necessary; flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stress necessary.
Understanding of EMTALA guidelines, mandatory screening agent usage, HIPAA regulations, and third-party payer knowledge preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric evaluation, triage, and crisis stabilization preferred
basic data entry skills preferred
Understanding of EMTALA guidelines, mandatory screening agent usage, HIPAA regulations, and third-party payer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly assesses and completes the assessment tool for all clients as required by Rolling Hills.
Assist clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource to best address their needs.
Documenting findings, recommendations and outcome.
Triage, insurance precertification, computer entry and data analysis & clinical documentation.