Master's Admissions Therapist FULL time (40 hours per week) Days Shift @ Brighton Center for Recovery

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Department:  Chemical Dependency @ Brighton Center for Recovery- Brighton, MI- Hybrid position

Full Time- 40 hours per week 8:00am-4:30 om Mon- Fri- rotating weekends and holidays

Compensation:  23.26  -  25.88 per hour

GENERAL SUMMARY

Interviews and assesses potential patients, relative to medical, psychiatric/psychological and clinical issues in order to determine appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities:

• Assess medical, psychiatric/psychological and clinical information received from client using independent judgment to establish a chemical dependency diagnosis and possible co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis utilizing DSMIV criteria and ASAM criteria.
• Assign potential clients to the appropriate level of care within the Brighton Hospital continuum of care programs based on DSM-IV-TR and ASAM criteria.| Complete all pre-certifications for the admission to the assigned level of care of the potential client with the managed health care representative.
• Document authorization of treatment in the appropriate manner and disseminate to the appropriate departments, such as, but not limited to, medical, nursing, counseling, business office, and case management.
• Conduct thorough bio-psychosocial assessments for all levels of the continuum of care at Brighton and other satellite locations via electronic tools.| Conduct assessments providing necessary data to receive reimbursement for such services from managed health care plans and other insurance plan administrators.
• Provide backup functions to other admission staff employees, to the family assessment process, and to Counselors, etc. (vitals/breathalyzer).
• Use effective, clear communication to inform clearance (or non-clearance) of pre-authorization information obtained from managed health care to the potential client and other staff members as needed.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with organizational ethics, values, mission and goals.
• Provide education, comfort, solace and support to potential patients.| Maintain professional certification/licensure.|
• Complete documentation in a timely manner consistent with all policies and procedures.
• Assist potential patient with means of transportation where necessary.
• Respond to the needs of patients, co-workers and all other interested parties in a timely manner.
• Supply the continuous quality improvement, quality assurance and outcome study representatives with reports obtained from quality documentation and record keeping within the admissions department.| Conduct facility tours as assigned.
• Participate in departmental and organizational in-service training programs and staff meetings.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge regarding the field.| Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Demonstrate behaviors that promote positive customer relations with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Conduct peer reviews as required of other Admissions Counselors and review of Admissions Intake employees.
• Train and orient new employees as assigned.
• Follow Patients Rights policies at all times.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Follow policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor.| Demonstrate behaviors that promote positive customer relations with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Conduct peer reviews as required of other Admissions Counselors and review of Admissions Intake employees.
• Train and orient new employees as assigned.
• Follow Patients Rights policies at all times.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Follow policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:| Knowledge of chemical dependency 12-Step philosophy.| Proficient in medical terminology and ASAM criteria.
• Working knowledge/experience of managed health care, admission pre-certification experience, and other insurance or fee for service programs. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and diagnosis of medical, psychiatric/psychological, and clinical terminology, which would pertain to the assessment and review process by other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment based on education, certification and licensure to analyze information obtained from potential clients or third-party administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere.
• Demonstrated ability to foresee a possible crisis management situation and to use independent judgment to act in relation thereto.
• Effective written and oral communication skills consistent with Mission and Values.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with physicians, other PHMC associates, patients and families. Knowledgeable of computer systems.