What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions - Night Supervisor (7p-7a) position at Belmont Behavioral Health System?
Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.
Belmont Behavioral Hospital currently has an opening for a Full time, Admissions Supervisor position, Night Shift (7p - 7:30am)
The Admissions Supervisor will supervise the daily operations of patient intake and/or admissions, which may include scheduling, financial counseling and insurance verification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- For assigned shift will plan, assign, supervise, perform required duties to ensure patient safety and the efficiency of the department.
- Prioritization of potential admissions, considering patient needs and the facility’s capability and capacity to meet that need in the most appropriate and manner.
- Knowledge of milieu management.
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.
- Coordination with the business office to ensure that timely and accurate financial counseling of patients occurs when appropriate.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
- Ensure that EMTALA log, if applicable, is completed for each patient seen by admissions.
- Participate in staff training by serving as a preceptor for new admission team employees.
- Report shift challenges promptly to AOC, Admissions Manager or Admissions Director.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a social service field is required.
- Master’s degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.
- In some states, may also be a registered nurse, in which case, an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
- Two or more years’ experience in a healthcare admissions role required.
- One or more years’ supervisory experience required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification preferred (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be preferred based on state or facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Provider Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person