Admissions Caseworker

JOB SUMMARY
Hourly Rate: $22.50
Weekend Differential: $2.00
About Christian Health:We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Admissions Caseworker to join our Ramapo Ridge Admissions team. The Admissions Caseworker accepts “Intake” calls and processes them. Contacts insurance companies for precertification re: benefits. Interviews incoming psychiatric patients and/or his/her representatives. Completes initial screening of patients and presents information to psychiatrist for approval. Coordinates admissions and on-site evaluations with assigned staff. Prepares all admission paperwork. Assigns patients to room (in consultation with nursing staff). The individual is competent to care for patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 18 – 64) and geriatric (ages 65 +). Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.
Competencies:
Covers and screens psychiatric admissions/intakes.
Coordinates on-site evaluations/assessments.
Consults with physicians, nursing, and others regarding admissions and intakes, as needed.
Coordinates admission times with unit staff.
Schedules all initial appointments for RRPP & CHCCC.
Types admission paperwork in correct, timely, and accurate manner.
Accurately inputs admission/intake information into computer.
Checks insurance benefits coverage.
Checks insurance eligibility for service.
Secures necessary verification of patient’s insurance.
Obtains and verifies pre-certification authorizing insurance coverage of desired service.
Prepares the following letters: Discharge, Change of Status, Notice of Hearing, Notice of Death.
Secures application for commitment.
Receives requests for admission and makes necessary pre-admission arrangements including insurance precertification.
Completes all preliminary admission/intake paperwork in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
Utilizes WP program accessing, inputting and retrieving informational computer files.
The individual is competent to interact with patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 19 – 64), geriatric (ages 65+).
Sends Physician Certificates, Application for Commitment and all appropriate papers to judge for review and decision.
Sends a copy of signed judge’s order to appropriate Adjuster office.
Monitors Physician Certificate completion in a timely manner.
Participates in other MH Central Access department responsibilities, such as PI monitoring, surveys, etc.
Prepares reports for PI, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Schedule: 2:00pm-10:00pm, Monday – Friday, must work One – Two Weekends/Month.
Education: BA/BS degree in psych/social work or related field required.
Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:
Discounted health insurance
Dental Program
Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Benefit plan
Employee Assistance Program
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Child Day Care Center on campus
Gift shop on campus
Free onsite parking on campus
Free meals for all employees
Pay differentials
Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
Access to earned wages prior to payday
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Qualifications:
Six to twelve months of admissions experience preferred but not required.
Computer experience (preferably Microsoft Word and Excel) required.
Previous assessment and screening experience preferred.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.
https://christianhealthnj.org/careers
Min
USD $22.50/Hr.
Max
USD $22.50/Hr.