Admissions Liaison (PRN Weekends)

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, located in New Kent, Virginia, provides comprehensive medical, behavioral, rehabilitative, and educational services for children and adolescents ages 2 through 22 who are challenged by co-occurring medical and behavioral diagnoses. Cumberland Hospital is one of the few specialty children’s hospitals providing dual treatment protocols for both medical and mental health issues. Cumberland includes a 62 bed Hospital Program, a 16 bed Inpatient Acute Program, and 30 bed Residential Treatment Program. Our goal is to stabilize medical problems and help children develop positive behavioral coping strategies using an interdisciplinary approach.

We have a new opening for an Admissions Liaison. The Admissions Liaison is responsible for providing service to a variety of customer groups, including but not limited to: physicians, allied health professionals, hospital emergency departments, community services boards, convenience care centers, other health care providers, schools, social service and mental health agencies, police, courts, employers and the public at large. The Counselor will be responsible for the call management process, including but not limited to: call sheet completion and data entry.  The Liaison will be responsible for review of initial clinical and medical documentation, and determining financial eligibility for referral acceptance.  The Liaison will conduct initial psychiatric or chemical dependency assessments, provide crisis intervention, professional advice and assistance with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation, which may or may not include admission to any Cumberland Hospital Programs.  The Liason will complete initial insurance authorization upon admission with all associated insurance providers.  The Counselor will be responsible for accurate bed board management.  The Liaison will be knowledgeable and provider referral case management for referrals requiring least restrictive services.  The Liaison will be responsible for following the admissions process, including but not limited to: patient wanding and searches, obtaining vitals, consents, and completing patient inventory.  Perform other dutes as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• • • MS degree required in counseling, psychology or related social services field.
    • Two to three years experience in intake and patient assessments.
    • If working towards licensure, must be registered for supervision with the Health Regulatory Board.

General Requirements:

• • • Must be at least 21 years of age 
    • Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
    • Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
    • Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
    • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
    • Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

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