Admissions Specialist - Weekends Only

Come join our growing team as an Admissions Specialist, at Southwood Children's Psychiatric Hospital, as we anticipate the opening of our new hospital wing this Fall! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

· Competitive hourly rates

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Time Off

· HSA & FSA

· Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D

· Disability

· 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match

· Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

At Southwood Psychiatric Hospital we specialize in short term crisis stabilization program for children and adolescents aged 4 to 18. We serve both male and female populations that are in an acute stage of psychiatric illness and are at imminent risk of harm to themselves or others.

Admissions Specialist responsibilities:

· Conduct physical assessment of patient during intake.

· Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.

· Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.

· Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.

· Coordinate with referral sources.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Social Work, Psychology or Humanities field.
• Some experience on a child/adolescent psychiatric unit; providing services to children or families or other related positions preferred.
• Maintains competence in identified universal, core and critical competencies.
• The ability to use manual and computerized systems to register admissions.
• Valid Act 34/34 clearances required.
• Valid PA Driver's License.
• Knowledge of age specific growth and development
• Must meet job competencies within 90 days of hire.

IMPORTANT:

We are an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Every weekend

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Child & Adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental Health: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person