Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor — Growth & Benefits

Dover Behavioral Health System; Dover (DE); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Licensure and CEU support

Descripción de la vacante

Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a Full Time Admissions Counselor to deliver high quality assessment and admissions services. The role supports patients and families through the admissions process and coordinates with providers across the care continuum.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, and more, with opportunities for licensure support and professional development.

Formación

• Current BLS certification required.
• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification).

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments and crisis intervention, with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation.
• Provide service to physicians, allied health professionals, hospitals, schools, social services and the public.
• Respond to inquiries seeking mental health care or information and facilitate referral to appropriate level of care.
• Document crisis calls and enter data for tracking and analysis.
• Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers.
• Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions and explain emotional/social responses to illness.
• Conduct crisis safety plans for patients referred to outpatient care and coordinate discharge plans.
• Provide thorough clinical information to insurance companies to meet requirements for services.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Admissions coordination

Interpersonal communication

Educación

BLS certification

Mental Health Screener Certification

Descripción del empleo

Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a Full Time Admissions Counselor to deliver high quality assessment and admissions services. The role supports patients and families through the admissions process and coordinates with providers across the care continuum.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, and more, with opportunities for licensure support and professional development.