Miramont Behavioral Health
Intake / Admissions Clinician - NOC
Miramont Behavioral Health, West Middleton, Wisconsin, United States
Intake / Admissions Clinician - NOC
Miramont Behavioral Health - Middleton, Wisconsin
Purpose Statement The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and prior authorization processes to ensure continuity of care at the most appropriate level for patients. Performs assessments, screens for clinical and medical appropriateness, and communicates information to physicians who make level of care decisions. Works closely with business office, nursing, clinical staff, and external parties to ensure timely admission of patients.
Roles and Responsibilities
Facilitates intake, admission, and prior authorization processes for incoming patients.
Performs insurance benefit verifications and disseminates information to patients, families, and internal staff.
Provides accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status during the admission and prior authorization process.
Facilitates response to service requests, including initial response, assessment and referral processes, determination of appropriate level of care, initiation/intake into services, and follow-up activities.
Follows EMTALA regulations to complete insurance verification and precertification when appropriate.
Responds to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
Schedules and completes pre‑admission assessments, communicating recommendations to patients or their families.
Collaborates with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Performs ongoing assessments of physical/function, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial needs of patients and implements crisis intervention and referral.
Provides education regarding healthcare and social resource systems to empower patients and families to access resources independently.
Maintains all documentation involved with the admissions process.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health, or a related field required. In some states, a registered nurse may be acceptable, requiring an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
Experience in the managed care pre‑certification process, level of care assessments, and utilization preferred.
Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, referral, treatment planning, communication with external review organizations, and working effectively with diverse backgrounds.
Outstanding interpersonal, interviewing, and assessment skills, including telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Licenses, Designations, and Certifications
Current licensure as required for the area of clinical specialty (e.g., RN license, CAC, or other clinical counseling or therapy license) as designated by state.
CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Supervisory Requirements This position is an Individual Contributor.
About Miramont Behavioral Health Miramont Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a résumé.
Miramont Behavioral Health is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.
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Purpose Statement The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and prior authorization processes to ensure continuity of care at the most appropriate level for patients. Performs assessments, screens for clinical and medical appropriateness, and communicates information to physicians who make level of care decisions. Works closely with business office, nursing, clinical staff, and external parties to ensure timely admission of patients.
Roles and Responsibilities
Facilitates intake, admission, and prior authorization processes for incoming patients.
Performs insurance benefit verifications and disseminates information to patients, families, and internal staff.
Provides accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status during the admission and prior authorization process.
Facilitates response to service requests, including initial response, assessment and referral processes, determination of appropriate level of care, initiation/intake into services, and follow-up activities.
Follows EMTALA regulations to complete insurance verification and precertification when appropriate.
Responds to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
Schedules and completes pre‑admission assessments, communicating recommendations to patients or their families.
Collaborates with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
Performs ongoing assessments of physical/function, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial needs of patients and implements crisis intervention and referral.
Provides education regarding healthcare and social resource systems to empower patients and families to access resources independently.
Maintains all documentation involved with the admissions process.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health, or a related field required. In some states, a registered nurse may be acceptable, requiring an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
Experience in the managed care pre‑certification process, level of care assessments, and utilization preferred.
Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, referral, treatment planning, communication with external review organizations, and working effectively with diverse backgrounds.
Outstanding interpersonal, interviewing, and assessment skills, including telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Licenses, Designations, and Certifications
Current licensure as required for the area of clinical specialty (e.g., RN license, CAC, or other clinical counseling or therapy license) as designated by state.
CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Supervisory Requirements This position is an Individual Contributor.
About Miramont Behavioral Health Miramont Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a résumé.
Miramont Behavioral Health is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.
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