Overview
Behavioral Health Intake Specialist Jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL at Ascension
Title: Behavioral Health Intake Specialist
Company: Ascension
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Your future role at a glance
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health
Department: Patient Access Admitting
Schedule: Evening shift | Full-time | 11:00 am – 11:30 pm
Salary range: $27.69 – $40.50 per hour
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
- Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
- Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.n.
- Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
Education
What minimum requirements you’ll need
- 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.
What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
A Master's Degree in Social Service is required
Behavioral Health/Intake Experience Highly Preferred
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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