Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical assessment of patient during intake.
• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
• Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment. • Coordinate with referral sources.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (if state allows).
• Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
• Experience in the managed care pre-certification process, level of care assessments and utilization preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LMSW, LPC, MFT, RN, or similar licensure; required from the state of Missouri for this position

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends
• Overnights 

Ability to commute/relocate: