Night-Shift Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension in Chicago, IL is seeking staff for the Adult Inpatient Unit on the night shift. The role involves answering telephone inquiries about mental health services, admitting patients, registering outpatients, and documenting related admission information.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with experience, or an associate/technical degree or related experience. Bachelor's in Social Service and BH intake experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or an Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• Required Credential(s): None Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Service required.
• BH intake experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.
• Document calls and related admission information.
• Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Bachelor's Degree in Social Service

Job description

Ascension in Chicago, IL is seeking staff for the Adult Inpatient Unit on the night shift. The role involves answering telephone inquiries about mental health services, admitting patients, registering outpatients, and documenting related admission information.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with experience, or an associate/technical degree or related experience. Bachelor's in Social Service and BH intake experience are preferred.