Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor - Night Shifts

Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Admissions Counselor to guide patients and families through the admissions process with empathy and urgency. This role involves insurance verification, pre-admission assessments, and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure appropriate placement and continuity of care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a social services field and prefers a Master’s or RN, with 1+ year in mental/behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (if state allows).
• 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.

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 the time of admission and communicate eligibility to the business office and patient/family.
• Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding referrals.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Insurance verification

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master's degree in a social services field or RN

Job description

Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Admissions Counselor to guide patients and families through the admissions process with empathy and urgency. This role involves insurance verification, pre-admission assessments, and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure appropriate placement and continuity of care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a social services field and prefers a Master’s or RN, with 1+ year in mental/behavioral health.