Admissions Caseworker

Role Details

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.

Why Join Our Team:

Across our three campuses, ten communities, three service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for an 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.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm, must work one weekend a month.

Education: BA/BS degree in psych/social work or related field required.

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.

To learn more and apply directly to Christian Health, please visit:

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers

ID: 2023-3705

Shift: 3pm - 11pm

Other Shift: 3pm - 11pm One Weekend/Month

Department: Mental Health Central Access

External Company Name: Christian Health Care Center

Street: 301 Sicomac Ave.

Christian Health Care Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.