PRN Intake Counselor

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

A healthcare facility in San Antonio is seeking an Intake Counselor to manage the admission process. The candidate will assess and triage patients, complete intake paperwork, and collaborate with the Director of Admissions. A Master's degree in Behavioral Health and a current Texas license are required, alongside strong communication skills and attention to detail. The role offers a full-time position with benefits including a 401K.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in the Behavioral Health field (Counseling, Psychology or Social Work).
• Two years of Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable with crisis center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial contact for the Hospital admission process.
• Assess/triage patients for appropriateness for admission.
• Complete intake process including related paperwork.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Master's Degree in the Behavioral Health field

Current Texas license (LPC-I, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Job description

Overview

Provide initial contact for the Hospital admission process. Assess/triage patients for appropriateness for Admission during initial assessment. Complete intake process to include related paperwork, review, and obtain signatures on all patients/and or authorized person. Assist with verifying insurance benefits, and gathering demographic information. Prepare medical chart. Creating patient charts, ensuring all required information is included and documented appropriately. Discuss behavioral/psychiatric issues with appropriate staff as needed. Consult/seek supervision from Director of Admissions as needed. Provide/document appropriate referrals and reason if unable to admit. Access/triage patients for appropriateness and eligibility over phone or in person. Troubleshoot any problems that may occur during the shift. Maintain up-to-date required training. Perform other related assignments as directed by the Director of Admissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial contact for the Hospital admission process
• Assess/triage patients for appropriateness for admission during the initial assessment
• Complete intake process to include related paperwork, review, and obtain signatures on all patients and/or authorized person
• Assist with verifying insurance benefits and gathering demographic information
• Prepare medical chart; create patient charts ensuring all required information is included and documented
• Discuss behavioral/psychiatric issues with appropriate staff as needed
• Consult/seek supervision from Director of Admissions as needed
• Provide/document appropriate referrals and reason if unable to admit
• Access/triage patients for appropriateness and eligibility over phone or in person
• Troubleshoot any problems that may occur during the shift
• Maintain up-to-date required training
• Perform other related assignments as directed by the Director of Admissions

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in the Behavioral Health field (Counseling, Psychology or Social Work)
• Work-related skill, knowledge, or experience as needed
• Able to multi-task and knowledgeable with computer software and type proficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Two years of Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Knowledgeable with crisis center preferred
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Must have a current Texas license (LPC-I, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Benefits

• 401K

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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