Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor - Day Shift

Acadia Healthcare; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville is seeking an Admissions Counselor to connect patients with care by conducting assessments, coordinating admissions and transfers, and supporting patients and families in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a social services field with preferred master’s in related disciplines, plus 1+ year in mental/behavioral health and CPR/de-escalation certification. This is a full-time day-shift position based in Danville, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required.
• Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at admission and communicate eligibility to the business office.
• Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel regarding referrals and admissions.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care.
• Maintain knowledge of milieu management and safety procedures.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments and communicate disposition recommendations.
• Complete admission forms and ensure proper medical record documentation for payor authorization.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Customer service

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in social services

Master's in social services or RN

Job description

Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville is seeking an Admissions Counselor to connect patients with care by conducting assessments, coordinating admissions and transfers, and supporting patients and families in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a social services field with preferred master’s in related disciplines, plus 1+ year in mental/behavioral health and CPR/de-escalation certification. This is a full-time day-shift position based in Danville, PA.