Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Behavioral Health Admissions Coordinator RN/Social Work
Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
Third Shift (Nights - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview The focus of the Admissions Coordinator is to act as liaison between the staff, physician and management to improve and maintain a quality admissions process.
Critical team member whose major goal is to increase patient access to behavioral health services. Works to simplify the admission process through adult, child, and adolescent units as needs determine. Educates and places patients in Inpatient, and Outpatient programs as appropriate. Works in conjunction with Physicians, Charge Nurses, Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health Directors, Patient Placement Coordinators, Case Managers and unit staff to develop an organized and structured admission process.
The position's primary role is to assess the appropriateness for admission in conjunction with clinical criteria, and to facilitate behavioral health admissions. The role requires that the Intake Coordinator have expertise in psychiatric assessment of children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric individuals. The Intake Coordinator should possess excellent communication skills, as the role will require ongoing communication with both internal and external customers, referral sources and client systems. Positive problem solving under acute circumstances is essential.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) and license for nursing in Kansas. Required or Master's Degree Psychology, Marriage and Family, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and current license to practice with degree in Kansas. Required Experience Qualifications
2 years Psychiatric experience. Required Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and ability in completing psychiatric assessments for other populations. Licenses and Certifications
Appropriate license for educational background. What you will do
Drives the admission process through developing a "one number/one call" process that simplifies admissions for patients and providers. Facilitates referrals or admissions to other facilities if admission to Stormont Vail is determined to be unadvisable, inappropriate, or upon capacity. Defines and manages up potential barriers to the admissions process and patient placement. Manages admission's forms format for efficiency, regulatory requirements, and ease of use. Assess child, adolescent and adult client system requests and needs for an inpatient behavioral health admission. Facilitates patient access to admission including any necessary contact with treaters, staff, admitting psychiatrists, financial guarantors and/or community agencies or referral sources. Provides a positive image to internal and external customers by communicating in a prompt, professional and friendly manner; placing a high priority on meeting customer needs within the framework of the admission criteria. Responds to customers' concerns in a prompt, courteous manner. Reports any difficulties or potential or actual risk concerns to the Medical Director, Administrative Director, Admission Supervisor, and any other pertinent staff. Ensures admissions packets are complete and accurate. Completes assigned portion of admission process and paperwork with patients and families. Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Physical Demand Comments: Requires work under stress in emergency situations.
Working Conditions
Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Frequently 3-5 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview The focus of the Admissions Coordinator is to act as liaison between the staff, physician and management to improve and maintain a quality admissions process.
Critical team member whose major goal is to increase patient access to behavioral health services. Works to simplify the admission process through adult, child, and adolescent units as needs determine. Educates and places patients in Inpatient, and Outpatient programs as appropriate. Works in conjunction with Physicians, Charge Nurses, Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health Directors, Patient Placement Coordinators, Case Managers and unit staff to develop an organized and structured admission process.
The position's primary role is to assess the appropriateness for admission in conjunction with clinical criteria, and to facilitate behavioral health admissions. The role requires that the Intake Coordinator have expertise in psychiatric assessment of children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric individuals. The Intake Coordinator should possess excellent communication skills, as the role will require ongoing communication with both internal and external customers, referral sources and client systems. Positive problem solving under acute circumstances is essential.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) and license for nursing in Kansas. Required or Master's Degree Psychology, Marriage and Family, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and current license to practice with degree in Kansas. Required Experience Qualifications
2 years Psychiatric experience. Required Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and ability in completing psychiatric assessments for other populations. Licenses and Certifications
Appropriate license for educational background. What you will do
Drives the admission process through developing a "one number/one call" process that simplifies admissions for patients and providers. Facilitates referrals or admissions to other facilities if admission to Stormont Vail is determined to be unadvisable, inappropriate, or upon capacity. Defines and manages up potential barriers to the admissions process and patient placement. Manages admission's forms format for efficiency, regulatory requirements, and ease of use. Assess child, adolescent and adult client system requests and needs for an inpatient behavioral health admission. Facilitates patient access to admission including any necessary contact with treaters, staff, admitting psychiatrists, financial guarantors and/or community agencies or referral sources. Provides a positive image to internal and external customers by communicating in a prompt, professional and friendly manner; placing a high priority on meeting customer needs within the framework of the admission criteria. Responds to customers' concerns in a prompt, courteous manner. Reports any difficulties or potential or actual risk concerns to the Medical Director, Administrative Director, Admission Supervisor, and any other pertinent staff. Ensures admissions packets are complete and accurate. Completes assigned portion of admission process and paperwork with patients and families. Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Physical Demand Comments: Requires work under stress in emergency situations.
Working Conditions
Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Frequently 3-5 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.