Register Nurse - Intake / Admissions Specialist (Full Time) - 7pm - 7am Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Acadia HealthcareFt. Myers, FL, USA30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionPerform other functions and tasks as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field. Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and other community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
- Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Conduct assessments to determine appropriate level of care within the facility.
- Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
- Facilitate admissions process for incoming patients including assessment, consents, and inventory of patient belongings.
- Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
- Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and / or physician orders.
- Utilize multiple web-based programs to track and review referrals.
OTHER FUNCTIONS :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :
LICENSES / DESIGNATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS :
Qualifications
Education
Required :
Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.
Experience
Preferred :
Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the hiring facility.