Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryConducts Interviews and assessments for potential admissionsResponsibilitiesProvides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mentalhealth related services Admits patients to the hospital and registers outpatients with appropriate physician orders Documents calls and related admission information Identifies insurance information and obtains precertification and authorization for care Provides management and oversight to the admissions process in the absence of the Admissions Supervisor Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies Maintain record for monthly quality data submission such as referrals and discharges Supports clinical team as back up for group therapy or crisis interventionWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryConducts Interviews and assessments for potential admissionsResponsibilitiesProvides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mentalhealth related services Admits patients to the hospital and registers outpatients with appropriate physician orders Documents calls and related admission information Identifies insurance information and obtains precertification and authorization for care Provides management and oversight to the admissions process in the absence of the Admissions Supervisor Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies Maintain record for monthly quality data submission such as referrals and discharges Supports clinical team as back up for group therapy or crisis interventionMaster Degree in a mental health related field requiredConnecticut licensure in LCSW LMFT LPC LADC or Psychologist preferredTwo years related experience in behavioral health particularly inpatient required internship experiences applicableExperience in completing assessments in an emergency department or other acute setting desirableWe take great care of careersHartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentMaster Degree in a mental health related field requiredConnecticut licensure in LCSW LMFT LPC LADC or Psychologist preferredTwo years related experience in behavioral health particularly inpatient required internship experiences applicableExperience in completing assessments in an emergency department or other acute setting desirableWe take great care of careersHartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment