Coastal Admissions Clinician: Intake & Assessment Pro

Saint-Simons-By--the--sea; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition assistance at Chamberlain

Job summary

St Simons By-the-Sea is seeking an Admissions Clinician to be the first point of contact for patients seeking care. You will guide potential clients through compassionate, efficient intake and admissions processes and ensure medical necessity is determined appropriately.

Located on St Simons Island, GA, the role involves psychosocial assessments, determining levels of care, coordinating with insurance providers, and triaging calls from patients and referral sources to support timely access to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field.
• 2+ years of experience; inpatient setting preferred.
• Two years in Intake/Triage/Admissions preferred.
• Computer proficiency with heavy data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients with psychiatric or behavioral health concerns, including voluntary and involuntary cases.
• Use clinical judgement to determine medical necessity and recommend alternative levels of care when appropriate.
• Gather and evaluate key information for insurance providers, including precertifications.
• Respond to and triage incoming calls, providing timely guidance and follow-up to patients, families, and referral sources.

Skills

Intake/Triage

Inpatient experience

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field

Job description

St Simons By-the-Sea is seeking an Admissions Clinician to be the first point of contact for patients seeking care. You will guide potential clients through compassionate, efficient intake and admissions processes and ensure medical necessity is determined appropriately.

Located on St Simons Island, GA, the role involves psychosocial assessments, determining levels of care, coordinating with insurance providers, and triaging calls from patients and referral sources to support timely access to