PRN Admissions Counselor
On-siteGermantown, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes and develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Perform benefit eligibility checks to ensure patient benefits are active, then coordinate admissions, transfers, and pre-admission assessments with medical personnel. Admit patients to registration systems, complete consent forms, and maintain accurate medical record documentation for payor authorization. Conduct safety checks ensuring supervision at required intervals and resolve patient complaints while prioritizing safety. Schedule and complete pre-admissions, communicate disposition recommendations, and coordinate care for non-admitted patients.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN
- One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred
- Current licensure, as preferred for the area of clinical specialty, as designated by the state in which the facility operates
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required
Desired Qualifications
- First aid may be preferred based on state or facility
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