Admissions Counselor FT (Night)

Job description

Overview Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral is seeking a compassionate and skilled FT Admissions Counelor NIGHT to lead our admissions team and support individuals and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Qualifications: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: - ​Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred. - ​One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred. ​ LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: - ​Current licensure, as preferred for the area of clinical specialty, as designated by the state in which the facility operates. - ​CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). - ​First aid may be preferred based on state or facility. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ​ - ​Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes. - ​Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. - ​Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at the time of admission. Communicate...