Admissions Assessment Clinician Jobs

Summary Of Major Functions

Respond to inquiries regarding treatment programs at EDCare and assess appropriate level of care and service needed. Ensure that admission process is effective, efficient, and clinically sound.

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Salary);

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday (10a-6p) &Saturday (8a-4p) OR Sunday (8a-4p) &Monday-Thursday (10a-6p)

• Weekend availability a MUST*

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 annually

More about this opportunity: All the benefits you expect-PTO, Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, 401(k) match, HSA & FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability, Supplemental insurance for full time positions

• The estimated compensation range displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education level, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. The final salary could be higher or lower than the reflected salary range posted.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes referral tracking forms in a timely fashion.
• Facilitates weekly admissions meeting providing up to date information about potential patients.
• Acts as a team with the finance department in facilitating admissions and troubleshooting insurance concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to provide comprehensive clinical assessment resulting in recommendation for appropriate level of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practice of clinical interviewing skills.
• Orients new patients to PHP according to guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to build rapport resulting in converting inquires to assessments and outpatient appointments.
• Timely completion and accuracy of initial paperwork: requests for benefits, inquiry forms, and intake activity sheet.
• Schedules patients appropriately in EMR system and collects and provides information necessary to billing staff to ensure effective workflow processes.
• Presents EDCare program information (all levels of care) in a comprehensive, ethical and inviting manner.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Conducts pre-certification in timely and effective fashion to ensure payment.
• Maintains relationships with community providers and referral agents.
• Demonstrates personable and competent communication skills via telephone, email and in person.
• Coordinate admission by creating schedule and informing staff.
• Responds to inquiries within 24 hours of initial contact (in person, phone, email or web).
• Makes referrals to providers/resources as indicated, including Psychiatrist, Nutritionist, PCP, Family Therapist, groups, etc.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge of potential patients and current census totals.
• Interfaces with financial department to ensure admission and payment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clinical conceptualization of the treatment of eating disorders and dual diagnosis preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience conducting clinical assessments preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills preferred.

Computer Skills

• Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
• Must be able to effectively maneuver within an office scheduling system.
• Minimum of intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands And Environment

Physical demands of this job include but are NOT limited to:

Sitting frequently, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, talking constantly, hearing constantly, seeing constantly, reaching with arms and hands occasionally, crouching occasionally and using fingers intricately. This position requires lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Environmental conditions of this job include but are NOT limited to:

99% inside, 99% normal temperature and 99% normal noise as expected in a medical office environment.