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Clinical professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resources utilization. Purpose Statement
Clinical professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resources utilization.
Essential Functions
Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at the time of admission. Communicate benefit eligibility to the business office and the patient or significant other. Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding pending referrals. Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility. Maintain knowledge of milieu management. Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly. Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patient (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission. Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patient or their family. Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor. Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines. Admit patient in the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. When a patient’s needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals. Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service. Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or by individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Salary
$29.38/hr - $34.42/hr
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (if state allows). Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred. One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Current licensure, as required for the area of clinical specialty, i.e., current RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling or therapy license, as designated by the state in which the facility operates. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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Admissions Counselor
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Acadia Healthcare 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Admissions Counselor
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Acadia Healthcare Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Purpose Statement
Clinical professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resources utilization. Purpose Statement
Clinical professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resources utilization.
Essential Functions
Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at the time of admission. Communicate benefit eligibility to the business office and the patient or significant other. Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding pending referrals. Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility. Maintain knowledge of milieu management. Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly. Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patient (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission. Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patient or their family. Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor. Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines. Admit patient in the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. When a patient’s needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted and ensure that they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals. Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service. Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or by individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Salary
$29.38/hr - $34.42/hr
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (if state allows). Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred. One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Current licensure, as required for the area of clinical specialty, i.e., current RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling or therapy license, as designated by the state in which the facility operates. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Mental Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acadia Healthcare by 2x Get notified about new Admissions Counselor jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$55,000.00 3 weeks ago Academic Advisor (General Undergraduate)
Academic Advisor - Adjunct/Part-Time (2 Positions)
Evanston, IL $53,000.00-$58,000.00 11 hours ago Academic Affairs Advisor (Retention Specialist)
Chicago, IL $49,800.00-$74,600.00 6 hours ago Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions
Chicago, IL $55,000.00-$65,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $55,900.00-$63,600.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $51,000.00-$59,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $54,000.00-$64,800.00 1 week ago Laboratory Schools: Assistant Director of Admissions, Early Childhood
Chicago, IL $68,000.00-$93,500.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $42,679.00-$50,000.00 5 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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