Weekend PRN Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga is seeking an Admissions Counselor for PRN shifts (7p-7a on Saturdays or Sundays). The role involves facilitating admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and managing utilization review processes to ensure appropriate level of care.

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required; Master’s degree or RN preferred. CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (state dependent).
• Master's degree in social services or RN preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at admission.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care.
• Maintain knowledge of milieu management.
• Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives.
• Complete pre-admission assessments and communicate disposition recommendations to patients/families.
• Prepare and maintain medical record documentation for payor authorization.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission before admission when possible.
• Admit patient to registration and accounting systems; complete forms with patient.
• Demonstrate professionalism and prioritize patient safety.
• Coordinate care for patients not admitted and arrange follow-up.
• Ensure safety checks and supervision as required.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Communication

Empathy

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social services or RN

Job description

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga is seeking an Admissions Counselor for PRN shifts (7p-7a on Saturdays or Sundays). The role involves facilitating admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and managing utilization review processes to ensure appropriate level of care.

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required; Master’s degree or RN preferred. CPR and de-escalation certification required.