Impactful Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Admissions Counselor to facilitate admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and manage utilization review processes. The role supports patient access to appropriate levels of care and coordinates with referrals and payor requirements.

Ideal candidates include Master’s level professionals or RNs with experience in mental/behavioral health, ready to ensure timely admissions and compassionate, patient-centered service in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (if state allows).
• Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating admissions.
• Conducting clinical intake assessments.
• Managing utilization review processes.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system and complete all admission and consent forms.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master's degree in a social services field or RN

Job description

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Admissions Counselor to facilitate admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and manage utilization review processes. The role supports patient access to appropriate levels of care and coordinates with referrals and payor requirements.

Ideal candidates include Master’s level professionals or RNs with experience in mental/behavioral health, ready to ensure timely admissions and compassionate, patient-centered service in a collaborative