Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor - PRN

Rebound Behavioral Health Hospital; Nebraska; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Rebound Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a clinical professional to facilitate admissions, perform intake assessments, and support utilization review to ensure appropriate care levels and resource use.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical/psychiatric staff, pre-admission activities, and accurate medical record documentation to secure payor authorization, all while maintaining patient safety and high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required.
• Master's degree in a social services field 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.
• Coordinate admission and transfer between levels of care within the facility.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.

Job description

Rebound Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a clinical professional to facilitate admissions, perform intake assessments, and support utilization review to ensure appropriate care levels and resource use.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical/psychiatric staff, pre-admission activities, and accurate medical record documentation to secure payor authorization, all while maintaining patient safety and high-quality customer service.