Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ascension Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Intake Specialist to join our team at Ascension Illinois. As a key member of our admissions team, 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
  • Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Education: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Services, or related field is expected for this role
About Ascension

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 careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension is an equal employment opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.



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