Admissions Coordinator - PRN

PRN Patient Access Counselor

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183-bed acute care and residential facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. For more than 30 years, Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military.

We have a new opening for a PRN Patient Access Counselor. The Counselor 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 Counselor will be responsible for review of initial clinical and medical documentation, and determining financial eligibility for referral acceptance. The Counselor 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 Poplar Springs Program. The Counselor will complete initial insurance authorization upon admission with all associated insurance providers. The Counselor will be responsible for accurate bed board management. The Counselor will be knowledgeable and provider referral case management for referrals requiring least restrictive services. The Counselor 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 duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Retention Bonus Program (if applicable)
• Loan Forgiveness Program (if applicable)

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Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Clinical Licensure in Commonwealth preferred or license eligible
• CPR Preferred
• Handle With Care Preferred

Education/Experience:

• MS degree required in counseling, psychology or related social services field.
• Minimum of two years experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Must have course work, training, and/or experience in patient population of assigned program (adult/adolescent), and must demonstrate developing technical and managerial competence in position responsibilities.

General Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children's Residential Facilities.
• 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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