Job Responsibilities:

Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy time frames. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at the time of admission. Communicate benefit eligibility to the business office and the patient or significant other. Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding pending referrals. Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly. Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent form with the patient. Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care with the facility. Maintain knowledge of milieu management.         Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family. Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor. Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines. Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service. Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or by individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

Education or Skills Required:

Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Therapist - LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC  One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.