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Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Sr. Admissions Specialist-PRN- Weekday Nights

Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Sr. Admissions Specialist-PRN- Weekday Nights 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you ready to connect patients with life-changing mental health services?

What We're Looking For

Compassionate, proactive communicator with strong crisis intervention skills

Minimum 2 years of mental health/chemical dependency experience preferred

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or related field required

Current Louisiana licensure as LCSW, LMSW, CSW, or LPC required

Familiarity with DSM IV diagnostic criteria preferred

Strong documentation, referral coordination, and patient advocacy skills

Why You'll Love Working With Us At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.

Professional development and support.

Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.

We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

What You Will Do

Provide patients with timely assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinated referrals to behavioral health or social services.

Serve as a liaison for patients, their families, and community agencies seeking access to appropriate psychiatric and medical care.

Respond to inquiry calls and document intake accurately.

Schedule and conduct in-person assessments in the Emergency Department and medical units.

Provide crisis intervention, discharge planning, and psychiatric referrals.

Consult with on-call psychiatrists and coordinate insurance pre-certifications.

Refer non-admission candidates to appropriate community resources.

Submit accurate daily activity and special data reports.

Mentor and orient new staff; serve as a resource for complex admissions.

Monitor and improve admission process effectiveness and propose enhancements.

Assist with medical social service needs in the ED, including social service consults, abuse evaluations, and trauma support.

Represent BRG at community collaborative initiatives.

Requirements

Must have one of the following licenses: LMSW OR LCSW, PLPC OR LPC.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

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