ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.

· Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.

· Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care within the facility.

· Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.

· Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consents, and inventory of patient belongings.

· Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.

· Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and/or physician orders.

· Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field.

· Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Experience

Preferred:

Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.