Intake Specialist

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ascension Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Intake Specialist to join our team at Ascension Illinois. As an Intake Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions, providing admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients, and responding to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions
  • Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients
  • Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services
  • Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility
  • Document calls and related admission information
  • Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies
  • May staff a crisis hotline
Requirements

We require a High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, or an Associate's degree/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience. A Master's degree in Psychology, Social Services, or a related field is expected for this role.

Why Work with Us

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love.

Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community.

Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a military-friendly organization that promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.


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