Emergency Behavioral Health Intake Counselor

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System in Chicago seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to respond to inquiries, provide information and referrals, and manage admissions with the treatment team. The role includes paperwork, pre-certifications, benefit verifications and coordination with physicians and social workers.

The position requires a Master’s in Psychology or Social Work and prior psychiatric experience; licensure or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in psychology or social work required.
• Two years of psychiatric experience preferred.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiry calls regarding services and provides information/referrals.
• Oversees admission process including appropriateness of admission and completion of required paperwork.
• Conducts pre-certifications and benefit verifications and coordinates with treatment team.
• Maintains data/records regarding intake/admission and facilitates discharge information.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Job description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System in Chicago seeks an Emergency Services Intake Counselor to respond to inquiries, provide information and referrals, and manage admissions with the treatment team. The role includes paperwork, pre-certifications, benefit verifications and coordination with physicians and social workers.

The position requires a Master’s in Psychology or Social Work and prior psychiatric experience; licensure or eligibility is preferred.