Description

　　Admissions Counselor Responsibilities:

　　Conduct physical assessment of patient during intake.

　　Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.

　　Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.

　　Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment. • Coordinate with referral sources.

　　Education/Experience:

　　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.

　　Three 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.

　　LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

　　LMSW, LPC, MFT, RN, or similar licensure; required from the state of Missouri for this positionJob Type: Full-time

　　Benefits:

　　401(k)

　　Dental insurance

　　Employee assistance program

　　Health insurance

　　Health savings account

　　Life insurance

　　Paid time off

　　Vision insurance

　　Schedule:

　　12 hour shift

　　8 hour shift

　　Monday to Friday

　　Rotating weekends

　　Ability to commute/relocate:

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　Required

　　Masters or better in PsychologyLicenses & Certifications

　　Required

　　Marriage Family Therapist

　　Lic Prof Counselor

　　Lic Master's Social Wkr

　　Experience

　　Required

　　2 years: Behavioral Health