Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor (Temp, 24 Weeks)

Tower Behavioral Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include initiating pre-authorization, maintaining medical records, and ensuring safe, timely admission processes in a Psych-Safe facility serving adults, adolescents, and seniors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required.
• Master's degree in a social services field or RN preferred.
• One+ year of mental/behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at admission.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master's degree in a social services field or RN preferred

Tools

Admissions software

Job description

Responsibilities include initiating pre-authorization, maintaining medical records, and ensuring safe, timely admission processes in a Psych-Safe facility serving adults, adolescents, and seniors.