Admissions Specialist - Full Time - Evening

About the role

The Admissions Specialist plays a crucial role in the Access/Admissions Department, assisting with patient intake and managing case pre-admission.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial triage via a face-to-face interview for all incoming patients.
• Aids in gathering clinical information and reviewing patients for Admission Physician/Nurse Practitioner/LIP.
• Collaborates with LIP and assists with patient admission to HMH Carrier Clinic or Blake Recovery Center, or makes proper referrals and/or transfers.
• Manages case pre-admission, requesting medical records and other clinical information as needed.
• Enters patient data (demographics, insurance, and clinical information) into a computer system.
• Performs computer processes related to admissions, referrals, and editing changes in existing computer files.
• Provides a comprehensive assessment, developing treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and department policy.
• Notifies units of pending admissions and provides comprehensive case management services and psychosocial assessments.
• Performs POCT testing as ordered by Admissions LIP and provides instruction to patients and families.
• Functions collaboratively with treatment team members to enhance service to patients and tends to their care and comfort needs.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs.
• Communicates with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level.
• Assists other mental health professionals in expediting emergencies and/or functions as a co-therapist in special situations.
• Delivers and documents all care in an efficient and productive manner.
• Processes patients through the Carrier system and serves on hospital committees as appointed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in an inpatient, psychiatric, or substance abuse facility or hospital.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or in Counseling or related fields.
• Experience working as an NJ screener or in a psychiatric admissions department.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of psychopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment techniques.

Pay

The starting rate of pay is $23.13 per hour. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.