Responsibilities
The Intake Counselor/RN is responsible for the facilitation of requests for services, resource referral, assessment of patient/family clinical needs, and interfaces with managed care organizations, external reviewers, and other payors.
Qualifications
Education/Licensure: Graduate of Masters Degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field and/or currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the state of Indiana.
Experience: Minimum of two years experience in direct clinical experience in a psychiatric/mental health/chemical dependency setting.
Additional Requirements: Experience in patient assessment, referral, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities. Completion of CPR course and completion of HANDLE WITH CARE within 90 days of employment. Thorough knowledge of TJC, HCFA, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements.