ADMISSIONS INTAKE COORDINATOR- PER DIEM EVENINGS/NIGHTS

Responsibilities

Coordinating with referral agencies in facilitating step down/direct transfer admissions to both our inpatient and/or outpatient continuum of care.
Facilitating all aspects of the assessment and admission process for patients seeking evaluation for psychiatric (with possible co-occurring substance abuse) treatment.
Provide a comprehensive level of care assessment for providing a recommendation for treatment within our continuum of care.
Provide efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls from referral sources, patients, and family members seeking treatment options.
Coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations of recommended treatment
Works collaboratively with the department Director and Supervisor to ensure compliance with state and facility requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/related field – with or without license/certification
• Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field with a current New Jersey state license/certification or state crisis intervention screening license
• Bachelors’ degree in psychology/sociology/related field without licensing will be considered
• Minimum of one-year experience in psychiatric required
• Previous experience in crisis intervention preferred