What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Supervisor - Full Time - Princeton House Behavioral Health position at Penn Medicine?
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Schedule: Full Time
About the position:
The Inpatient Admissions Supervisor position is a fast-paced role within the IP Admissions Department located at the 905 Herrontown Road Campus of Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health. The position oversees the day-to-day operations for the department in collaboration with the IP Admissions Director and other shift supervisors. The role demands organization and flexibility to coordinate the safe and efficient processing of all referrals seeking IP Level of Care.
Summary:
- Supervises the operations of the PHBH Inpatient Admissions Department. Assists the Admissions Office and Emergency Department with the assessment and evaluation of patients seeking psychiatric/behavioral healthcare in a managed care environment. Demonstrates competency in assessing adults (18 ). Assists the department managers with training of junior staff.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises the operations of the PHBH Inpatient Admissions Department while maintaining clinical responsibilities, primarily during off-hours (ex. evenings).
- Assists Crisis Clinicians in managing clinical crises and provides senior level clinical expertise with difficult cases.
- Assists department managers and Director of Inpatient Admissions with orienting/training of staff.
- Provides accurate assessment of patients requiring evaluation at the Princeton House Admissions Office and the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Emergency Department to determine appropriate level of care required.
- Demonstrates the following clinical competencies:
- Assessment of adults (18 )
- Knowledge of current DSM and ASAM criteria.
- Skilled in suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention.
- Works with managed care companies to ensure appropriate level of care by providing a clear and concise clinical picture when obtaining or overseeing the pre-certification process.
- Performs telephone assessments and schedules routine evaluations at the Admissions Office.
- Completes verification of benefits and patient registrations when required. Coordinates the involuntary commitment of patients evaluated in the Emergency Department.
- Under the direction of the Admissions Coordinator, facilitates the transfer of patients to Princeton House from other facilities and also from the UMCPP ED to other facilities as required.
Credentials:
Must possess a valid Drivers License
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Masters Degree in appropriate Mental Health Discipline plus 2 or more years of post-masters experience in an inpatient or crisis setting or Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience on a crisis or inpatient setting.
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