Overnight Admissions Counselor (PRN) – Behavioral Health

Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Rio Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Admissions Counselor for overnight shifts to support referrals, pre-admission assessments, and benefits verification.

You will collaborate with medical and clinical teams, coordinate admissions and transfers, complete documentation for payors, and maintain a compassionate customer service approach.

This role emphasizes patient safety, timely communication, and efficient processing of admissions and authorizations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and pre-admission assessments.
• Verify benefits and obtain authorizations for admission.
• Admit patients and complete forms with patient; maintain medical records.
• Communicate with patients, families, and clinical teams to ensure smooth admissions.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality customer service throughout the process.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient advocacy

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master’s degree in a social services field

Job description

Rio Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Admissions Counselor for overnight shifts to support referrals, pre-admission assessments, and benefits verification.

You will collaborate with medical and clinical teams, coordinate admissions and transfers, complete documentation for payors, and maintain a compassionate customer service approach.

This role emphasizes patient safety, timely communication, and efficient processing of admissions and authorizations.