Clinician, Central Access Team
Company: ECHN
Location: East Longmeadow
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for maximizing access to inpatient
behavioral health care and patient movement for the Department of
Behavioral Health. Admissions for our Inpatient Behavioral Health
beds require the ability to form relationships with area hospitals,
emergency rooms, nursing homes and providers, timely and efficient
responses to requests for beds, coordination with medical staff,
and the ability to present cases concisely while covering important
clinical detail. This position works in collaboration with Director
of CAT, Nurse Managers, Crisis Services, and Utilization Review.
Responsible for patient movement across the system. Assists with
verification of benefits, and prior authorization for services to
ensure payment with perspective insurance companies. Develops a
working knowledge of the various payers' admission criteria to
ensure that the requirements for pre-certification are met. Works
with prospective patients, families, and referring professionals.
Works to maximize access to services across the inpatient BH
service line. Provides extraordinary customer experience,
understands needs of callers and breadth of service in our system
of care. Has a high level of understanding of available resources
within the Behavioral Health continuum of care locally, regionally,
and statewide.
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Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Keywords: ECHN, Springfield , Clinician, Central Access Team, Other , East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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