Location: Newton,MA, USA
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on intake social worker to support the intake process and clinical needs of the PHP. The intake social worker will work within a multidisciplinary team in a new, innovative partial hospital setting with adolescents. The intake social worker will lead the intake process of new patients/families enrolling into ilearn wellness PHP. Duties and Responsibilities: Initiates contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and referral sources in a timely manner. Reports to clinical director and psychiatrists with clinical presentations from referral sources to streamline intake process. Gathers and communicates clinically necessary information for initial pre-authorization as well as ongoing review to utilization review team. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to gather progress in treatment on patients for continued assessment of appropriate level of care. Collaborates with appropriate departments to process electronic billing. Schedules intakes appointments for patients, greet patients and families as they enter and leave ilearn wellness. Assists in milieu management and facilitates therapy groups when needed. Qualifications: Masters degree in social work, mental health counseling (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC) 3 years of experience in mental health setting including clinical placement Preferred experience with adolescent population Experience with EMR systems Experience and understanding of appropriate LOC information Experience with Utilization Review process Ilearn is an equal opportunity employer.