Admissions Counselor

Work Hours: 11:00am-7:30pm. On Call Rotation As Needed.

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.

Job 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

· Admissions experience in Behavioral Healthcare is preferred