Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and online学习

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an Admissions/Intake Clerk at the Hoffman Estates, IL location to support the Patient Access Admitting department. You will handle admissions, intake inquiries, and patient registration, while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

Minimum education includes a high school equivalency with experience, an Associate's or Technical degree, or other relevant experience; a Master's in Social Service is required. This role is night shift and part-time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency plus 2 years of cumulative experience or an Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience.
• Minimum education as listed in the ad.
• Master's Degree in Social Service is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
• Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with physician orders or transfers.
• Review paperwork to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health

Department: Patient Access Admitting

Schedule: Night shift | Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
• Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.n.
• Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Service is required
• Behavioral Health/Intake experience highly preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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