INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED) PER DIEM (WEEKENDS)

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc.; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc. is looking for an Assessment and Referral Intake Worker responsible for assisting in the process of receiving, scheduling, and referring inquiry calls. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience within a psychiatric setting.

The role involves crisis intervention and coordination with insurance companies and referral agencies. Required qualifications include a Registered Nurse or related degree, with preferred licensure as RN, LSW, LCSW, or LPC.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting.
• A minimum of two years experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact.
• Working knowledge of the DSM-IV and the Mental Status Exam.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in scheduling and referring inquiry calls.
• Conducting level of care assessments on patients seeking evaluation.
• Coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Registered Nurse or relevant master's/bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 124 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in suburban Summit, NJ, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents since 1902. The Hospital has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation’s best behavioral health hospitals.

Position Summary

The Assessment and Referral Intake Worker is responsible for assisting in the process of receiving, scheduling and/or referring inquiry calls. Assist the A&R Counselors and Director with coordinating assessments, initiating intake paperwork and insurance information. Work with Admissions staff to ensure smooth transition into the admission process and complete the daily census.

Qualifications

• Taking the lead in conducting level of care assessments on patients seeking evaluation for psychiatric treatment and chemical dependency
• Provide crisis and supportive contact with patients and families
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation
• Coordinating with referral agencies in facilitating step down/direct transfers admissions to both our inpatient and/or outpatient continuum of care
• Coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations of recommended treatment
• Providing excellent communication skills in fielding inquiry calls and/or referral information
• Completing the clerical process for inpatient admissions

Education: Registered Nurse, master’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field or a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or related field with a current NJ state crisis intervention screening license.

Experience: Two or more years experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact.

Licensure: Preferred: Licensed to practice as an RN, LSW, LCSW or LPC.

Additional Requirements: A working knowledge of the DSM-IV and the Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.