Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Responsible for assessing the appropriateness of the client's financial, psychiatric and physical health condition to facilitate an acceptable admission.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitates all incoming inquiries of prospective clients, loved ones and mental health / medical professionals with a sense of urgency and compassion
- Exhibits a high level of professionalism and excellent customer service skills with each call, tour and admission
- Obtains clinical information and other medical information (as applicable) to determine appropriateness for Washburn House
- Assist callers in identifying the benefits of Washburn House's program as relevant to their individual situation
- Utilizes an Intervention style approach (when applicable) to assist callers in working through ambivalence
- Demonstrates exceptional follow-up skills with families and treating professionals
- Prepares and facilitates all aspects of the admissions process, including all intake paperwork
- Conducts campus-wide tours
- Provide referral sources and prospective clients, including their families, with facility and program specific information via community outreach and networking, facility tours, personal visits, assessments and follow-up
- Makes outbound phone calls to referents, as assigned
- Is available days, evenings, and weekends
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience1 2 years of experience in mental health, particularly with Substance Abuse, is preferredAn equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.Knowledge / Skills :
Clinical skillsMust be detail orientedAble to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as be flexible and dependableStrong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skillsStructure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarPrinciples and processes for providing client services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfactionHuman behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disordersExceptional customer / client service with the ability to resolve service issuesKnowledge of licensing and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, DHS)Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate oneAbility to handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgencyExcellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and presentation skillsBeing aware of others' reactions, understanding why they react as they do, and adjusting one's own actions in relation to othersBringing others together and trying to reconcile differencesListen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal and written words and sentencesUtilize and have knowledge of computer systems to include : computers, fax machines, scanners, copiers, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, EMR and CRM softwarePhysical Requirements and Working Conditions
Sitting / Standing : Extended periods of sitting and / or standing in an open office environmentLifting : Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.Handling : Normal office activity including keyboarding, interacting with others, participating in meetings, extended periods of sitting and / or standing in an open office environment, use of headset or telephone for extended periods of time.Repetitive motion : Frequent and regular use of the wrists, hands, and fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normally fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.Exposure to weather, uneven walking surfaces and office settingThe employee may be potentially asked to drive patients to activitiesThe potential work environments for the LAC / BHT will vary depending on planned activitiesThe noise level in the work environments will vary depending on the activity but are usually moderateDuties involve potential contact with a patient who may be threatening, aggressive, and or under the influence and employee must be able to deescalate situations as neededCompany Policy and Compliance
Follow all policies and procedures as well as all local, state and federal laws concerning employment to include, but not limited to : CFR 42, PART 2 regulations and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) confidentiality regulations, I-9, Harassment, EEOC, Civil Rights and ADA.Interact professionally with clients, employees and visitors maintaining appropriate boundaries.Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, drug tests, health screening, DMV, insurance, CPR / Basic First Aid, and license / credential verifications
This position is required to work Tuesday through Saturday, 3 : 00 p.m. until 11 : 00 p.m.