INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED)

UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Assessor, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Assessor is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake Assessor works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or social work required.
Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing or a Social Work Licensure.
CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.
Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients.
Serves as the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
Coordinates the referral and intake process.
Facilitates the admission process.
Maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.
Works with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.