Behavioral Health Specialist Licensed Intake

Ascension; United States; In loco; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Paid time off and holidays

Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing PD

Descrizione del lavoro

Ascension is seeking a professional to conduct interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions. The role includes admissions and intake services, handling telephone inquiries about mental health care, and admitting patients with proper orders or transfers.

Documentation of calls and paperwork ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory policies. The position may involve staffing a crisis hotline and requires licensure/certification from the Wisconsin Board prior to

Competenze

• Licensed credential from Wisconsin Board (Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work) obtained prior to hire.
• Counselor credential from Wisconsin Board obtained prior to hire.
• Social Worker credential from Wisconsin Board obtained prior to hire.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Document calls and related admission information.
• Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
• May staff a crisis hotline.

Conoscenze

Communication

Empathy

Interviews

Crisis response

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical degree

4 years related experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Your future role at a glance

Conducts interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
• Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Admits patients to the hospital and registers outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.
• Documents calls and related admission information.
• Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
• May staff a crisis hotline.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): One or more of the following: Licensed Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Counselor credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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.

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.