Job description

About Highland Ridge Hospital

We provide inpatient treatment to people experiencing psychiatric and chemical dependency crises. Lately, there has been an alarming increase in depression, anxiety and substance abuse among our friends and neighbors. As the demand for mental health and chemical dependency services increases across the country, we are expanding to meet the needs of our fellow Utahns. Come grow with us!

JOB SUMMARY: Clinical professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resources utilization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate intake, admission and utilization review process for incoming patients.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications, disseminating the information gathered to patient, their families and appropriate internal staff.
• Provide accurate and ongoing assessment of patient’s status in the admission and utilization process.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy time frames.
• Schedule/complete pre-admission assessments and communicate recommendations to patient or their family.
• Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.
• Provide accurate and ongoing assessment of patient’s status in the admissions, intake and utilization process.
• Provide education to patient and their family throughout stay.
• Perform ongoing assessments of physical/function, emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs patients and implements crisis intervention and referral.
• Provide education regarding healthcare and social resource systems to empower patient and their family to access resources independently.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing is required. One or more years of mental/behavioral health experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the area of specialty for the facility. Experience in the managed care pre-certification process, level of care assessments and utilization.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Current RN licensure as designated by the state of Utah. First Aid, CPR required. De-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

SHIFT: Monday-Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

AVAILABLE BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401k, and Paid Time Off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired rate of pay?
• Have you ever been debarred, excluded, or otherwise determined ineligible for participation in Medicare or Medicaid Programs? If yes, provide details...

Experience:

• mental health/behavioral: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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