Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (LCCA) is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an acute and residential treatment facility providing balanced, top-notch clinical care to children, adolescents and young adults. We provide a carefully-structured and supportive environment, and our education program is accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission.

Much more available online at: https://lighthousecarecenters.com/

LCCA is recruiting Per Diem Evening/ Weekend Admission Clinicians to join an awesome team. The Clinician is responsible for all aspects of intake and admission processes and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: maintaining daily census records, entering all intake and admission data into a hospital computer database, handling intake calls, completing thorough intake assessments, determining appropriate levels of care with MDs, verifying insurance benefits, completing insurance prior-authorization requests, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources, completing follow-up tasks pending resolution and ensuring treatment and clinical service recommendations are based upon patient needs. Maintain positive relationships with staff from other departments and foster a team environment.

This opportunity provides the following:

UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.401k plan with company matchGenerous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform their duties in a positive manner and serve as a positive role model and influence for clients and colleagues. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree and at least two years or relatable experience in counseling or behavioral health (counseling, social work, sociology or psychology) or relatable field with relevant experience in intake and admissions of master’s level Intake Director or Counselor who will cosign all assessments preferred. Registered Nurses (RNs) encouraged to apply.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid state driver’s license with appropriate endorsement.