Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health

Department: Patient Access Admitting

Schedule: Night shift | PRN | 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Salary: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
• Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mentalhealth-related services.
• Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfersto another facility.
• May staff a crisis hotline.

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.

A Master's Degree in Social Service is required

Behavioral Health/Intake experience highly preferred

12-hour Night Shift 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

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