Evening Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring an Admissions Counselor for Evening Shifts in Malden, MA. The role involves facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure appropriate levels of care and payer accountability.

The candidate should have a Master’s in a social services field or be an RN, with 1+ year of behavioral health experience and CPR/de-escalation certification. Pay range listed as $30.44–$35.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social services field required or RN.
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

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.

Education

Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing)

RN (Registered Nurse)

CPR certification

Tools

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring an Admissions Counselor for Evening Shifts in Malden, MA. The role involves facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure appropriate levels of care and payer accountability.

The candidate should have a Master’s in a social services field or be an RN, with 1+ year of behavioral health experience and CPR/de-escalation certification. Pay range listed as $30.44–$35.29 per hour.