What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Clinician - Per Diem position at Pennsylvania Medicine?
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Schedule : Per Diem - Must be available overnight Saturday and Sunday
Summary :
- Assists the Admissions Office with the assessment of patients seeking psychiatric / behavioral healthcare. Demonstrates competency in assessing children, adolescents, and adults.
Responsibilities :
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Provides accurate assessment of patients seeking behavioral health treatment to determine appropriate level of care required.
2. Demonstrates the following clinical competencies :
3. Performs telephone assessments and schedules routine evaluations at the Admissions Office.
4. Completes verification of benefits and patient registrations when required.
5. Facilitates the transfer of patients to Princeton House from other facilities.
Education or Equivalent Experience :
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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