What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake/Admissions Specialist (Full Time) - 7pm-7am position at Park Royal Hospital?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
- Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care within the facility.
- Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
- Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consents, and inventory of patient belongings.
- Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
- Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.
- Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field.
- Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Qualifications
Education
Required:
Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.
Experience
Preferred:
Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): • Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field
Skills
Preferred- Safety Minded
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Behaviors
Preferred- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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