Psych Admissions Coordinator

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Summary

• Psychiatric triage for all levels of care for McLean Hospital units on and off-site, certain McLean affiliates, MGB facilities, and capitated contracts. Provides teaching function for all evaluating clinicians regarding payers and precertification requirements, as well as a teaching/consulting role to junior psychiatric triage staff. Does this position require Patient Care?
• Yes
• Essential
• Functions: Facilitates inpatient admission for psychiatric and substance abuse referrals across four campuses 24/7/365.
• Interviews the patient, family member, or referring professional to obtain clinical and demographic data following the established admission procedure.
• Provides MGB-wide bed search following established triage procedure.
• Continually reassess census and bed availability.
• Completes financial screening according to established procedure.
• Enters patient information into EPIC completely and accurately.
• Maintains confidentiality of the department's information and contributes to the effective operation of the department.
• Completes admitting paperwork.
• Interacts with departmental hospital staff in a professional and cooperative manner. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience working in a mental healthcare setting 3-5 years required and Experience as a Psych Admissions Coordinator I 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated strong interviewing skills, clinical knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and treatment, data entry, excellent interpersonal communication via telephone and in person, with a high degree of comfort working with a psychiatric population. - Must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and good judgment, knowledge of computer terminal, EPIC and Microsoft Teams preferred. - Keyboarding. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Occasionally Lifting Frequently Carrying Frequently Pushing Occasionally Pulling Occasionally Climbing Rarely Balancing Frequently Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Occasionally Crouching Occasionally Crawling Rarely Reaching Frequently Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Remote Type Onsite Work Location 115 Mill Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $ - $29.79/Hourly Grade 4 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.