This position is responsible for the intake and assessments of patients. Receive orders from the physician at intake. Assist with the operational aspects of the referral and authorization process. Enters into the computer system authorizations and orders to ensure patient is fit for OHP from a physical, mental and financial aspect. Reviews all information from the patient’s insurance company and physician orders and documentation. This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.

RESPONSIBILITIES STANDARDS & OBJECTIVES

Timely and accurately taking orders from physician for patient intake.

As necessary, completes all documents needed for assessments

Ensures patient’s assessment is timely and accurate.

Assists in being the liaison between the intake department and the hospital unit’s staff.

As necessary, collects statistical information for the DON.

As necessary, assists families with getting proper information about intake.

As necessary, develops procedural documentation for position tasks.

As needed, assists in completing intake audits and reviewing the deficiency tracking system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:

• Licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse
• Licensed in the State as a Master Level Social Worker
• Experience working with the psychiatric population
• Experience working with the addiction population

Experience

• 1 year(s): Assessments

• Intake

Education

• Bachelors or better in Nursing/Healthcare
• Bachelors or better in Social Work
• Bachelors or better in Psychology
• Bachelors or better in Human Services
• Masters or better in Counseling
• Masters or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic Clin Prof Cnslr
• Lic Clin Social Wkr
• Reg Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)