• Searches and identifies bed resources for patients requiring inpatient hospitalization.
• Confirms bed availability and facilitates information flow necessary to effect timely inpatient admission.
• Procures authorization and approval for treatment from third party payors.
• Communicates with clinical colleagues, ED staff, patients, families and Department Management.
• Attends to various administrative tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.
• Bachelors degree in a mental health related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.