Part-Time Night Admissions Counselor - Behavioral Health

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital in Saint Paul, MN seeks an Admissions Counselor on a part-time basis to support admissions and clinical assessment processes. You will conduct intake assessments, coordinate admissions workflow, and assist with utilization review to ensure patients access appropriate care.

The role is part of Acadia Healthcare, a large behavioral health provider, and emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with a night shift

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field (preferred).
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure (RN, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LCPC, LPA or LCP preferred).
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at the time of admission.
• Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding pending referrals.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility.
• Maintain knowledge of milieu management.
• Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
• Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patients is received prior to patient admission.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician and communicate disposition recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate medical record documentation for payor authorization.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system; complete all admission and consent forms.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; resolve complaints; prioritize patient safety.
• Coordinate care for patients not being admitted and ensure follow-up care and referrals.
• Demonstrate urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision as required.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work / counseling / psychology

Bachelor’s degree in social services (if state allows)

Job description

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital in Saint Paul, MN seeks an Admissions Counselor on a part-time basis to support admissions and clinical assessment processes. You will conduct intake assessments, coordinate admissions workflow, and assist with utilization review to ensure patients access appropriate care.

The role is part of Acadia Healthcare, a large behavioral health provider, and emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with a night shift