Description

Exciting opportunity to join our established and expanding organization. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Hudson Behavioral Health is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization providing Behavioral Health Treatment in Salisbury, Maryland. Since its inception in 1980, Hudson Behavioral Health has been providing cutting edge treatment for Substance Use and other co-occurring disorders. Our services include Detoxification, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Partial Hospitalization, Treatment, and 3.1 Housing.

Responsibilities: 

1. Greet and direct new potential patients and visitors and initiate the admissions process. 

2. Manage daily admission status and assure target goals are met.

3. Responsible for managing and overseeing all admission documentation.

4. Act as primary liaison between county health departments and other referral sources.

5. Prepare admissions end of the month reports prior to monthly Department Heads Meetings.

6. Provide telephone screenings, schedule appointments, and obtain patient information for intake, as needed.

7. Obtain signed authorizations and acknowledgements at the time of admission, using the provided electronic health records system.

8. Collaborate with all departments and Department Heads to ensure a smooth admission and excellent patient care.

9. Create and update admissions logs.

10. Check legal and sex offender lists, as well as health insurance for initial patients and verify continuing insurance, as needed.

11. Create patient files and prepare initial paperwork for new patient admission.

12. Ensure proper maintenance of office equipment and obtain office supplies, as needed.

Other Duties:

· May be assigned miscellaneous duties by supervisor.

· Provide short-term support, by filling in for any roles needed, due to staff absence.

Persons Supervised: This position does not supervise any other position(s).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Must be able to work on-site 40 hours per week and be able to meet with supervisor, staff, patients, and families frequently.

2. Must be able to travel to any Hudson Health facility as needed.

3. Must be in generally good health and possess a negative TB screen and pass urine drug screening.

4. Must be able to work in a healthcare environment and assist patients in instances of infection control isolation, with provided personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a standard for all HBH staff.

5. Must be able to proficiently use office equipment such as computers, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, etc.

6. Must be able to stand, sit, and use the computer for prolonged periods of time.

7. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to accommodate files, file boxes, cases of paper, etc.

8. The employee is required to walk, climb steps, and use their hands to operate a standard computer keyboard and standard office equipment.

9. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

10. Must be able to clearly communicate with patients, staff and the public, verbally and in written form.

11. Must be able to work with a high level of ethical conduct and ensure confidentiality and strict boundaries are maintained between patients and staff.

12. Must assume and keep all information handled secure and confidential – not to be shared with anyone other than supervisors.

Our Benefit Package includes:

Generous Paid Leave

401K like retirement (503-C) with company matching of 4%.

Competitive Salary

PTO (Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, and Sick Pay)

Health Insurance with FHSA

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Requirements

Qualifications: 

Minimum of a High School Diploma. 

Experience:

Experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health treatment highly preferred.

Experience with admissions processes highly preferred.