Access Center Associate - Pool

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On Call/ Pool Openings Only: The Access Center Associate gathers, summarizes and prioritizes client information for individuals being referred for admission. He/she presents case information to clinical, psychiatric and nursing staff; schedules evaluations and admissions; fields crisis calls and provides emergency interventions when needed; provides information to the public about Acadia programs and other community resources. He/she is instrumental in maintaining an accurate accounting of patient census in Acadia programs. He/she provides after-hours back up to multiple Acadia departments including registration, utilization management, ambulatory clinic and narcotics treatment program. The Work environment is generally active, with multiple tasks occurring simultaneously, regular exposure to emotionally laden and confidential information, and may be psychologically stressful. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and related experience in the mental health field, with knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency terminology and hospital reimbursement systems preferred. LSW or MHRT preferred. EOE

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