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Acadia HealthcarePosted 2 months ago

PRN Admissions Counselors Saturday Overnight

On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Part TimeLarge

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, communicate status to the business office, and complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to arrival. Coordinate admissions, transfers, and referrals while scheduling and completing pre-admission assessments with the admitting physician. Admit patients in the registration system, maintain accurate medical record documentation, and conduct safety checks with supervision at 15-minute intervals. This role operates Saturday overnight from 7pm to 7am at Belmont Behavioral Health System's new Philadelphia facility, supporting continuity of care for individuals and families.

Required Qualifications

  • Current licensure, as required for the area of clinical specialty, i.e., current RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling or therapy license, as designated by the state in which the facility operates.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing)
  • One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity

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