Belmont Behavioral Health System is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Full-time, Admission Counselor position in our Access Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate intake, admission, and utilization review process for incoming patients.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications, disseminating the information gathered to patients, their families, and appropriate internal staff.
• Provide accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status in the admission and utilization process.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes.
• Schedule/complete pre-admission assessments and communicate recommendations to the patient or their family.
• Collaborate with other facilities' medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Provide accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status in admissions, intake, and utilization.
• Provide education to patients and their families throughout their stay.
• Perform ongoing assessments of patients' physical/functional, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial needs and implement crisis intervention and referral.
• Provide education regarding healthcare and social resource systems to empower patients and their families to access resources independently.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Therapeutic Counseling, Behavioral Science, Social Work, or related field. In some states, one may also be a registered nurse, in which case, an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Three plus years of mental/behavioral health experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the facility.
• Experience in the managed care pre-certification process, level of care assessments and utilization.

Night Shift: 7:00 pm to 7:30 am (12hrs)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person