Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Admissions
• Schedule: Full-time, 3:12 hr Night shifts each week; 7:00 pm. - 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays
• Hospital: Ascension- St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Chicago, Il
  Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Services, or related field is required for this role

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Conduct interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions.

• Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
• Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.
• Document calls and related admission information.
• Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
• May staff a crisis hotline

Conduct interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions.

• Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
• Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.
• Document calls and related admission information.
• Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
• May staff a crisis hotline.