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San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

PRN Intake Counselor

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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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

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