Financial Counselor

Brentwoodbehavioral; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric treatment facility in Louisiana is seeking a Financial Counselor to assist with the admission process, conduct insurance verifications, and provide financial counseling. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in financial counseling. The role offers a competitive compensation package and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the admission process.
• Perform insurance verifications.
• Provide financial counseling to patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Insurance verification

Financial counseling

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Financial/Accounting Field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Financial Counselor participates in the admission process by responding to inquiries regarding the facility, insurance verification, financial counseling, patient admission, and data entry of all demographic information necessary to appropriately conclude the admission process. Review, analyze and facilitate self-pay collection efforts.

$2,500.00 Sign on bonus!!!

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs insurance verifications
2. Provides adequate financial counseling to parents/guardians relating to self-pay and/or co-pay of account balances.
3. Data entry
4. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly; actively listens, follows appropriate channels of communication.
5. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment. More information online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Financial Counselor position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent; Associates Degree in Financial/Accounting Field preferred
• Experience: One year of experience preferred
• Hours: Determined by the Director of the Business Office

EEO Statement

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