The Admissions Facilitator is primarily responsible for assessing client referrals for services with the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Referrals will be screened to ensure the client meets criteria for admission to the Crisis Stabilization Unit based upon Medicaid guidelines, unit guidelines, medical stability and psychiatric acuity. The incumbent will work directly with the client to obtain a completed client referral form. If the client is appropriate for admission, admission time will be scheduled. If client is not appropriate for admission, other potential sources of help are suggested. The Admissions Facilitator will help track referral related data on various spreadsheets. The Admissions Facilitator will form and maintain positive relationships with BRBH and community referral sources. At time of referral, this position will utilize the Electronic Health Record to view any current or past treatment to assist in determining appropriateness for admission of the client. Strict adherence to HIPPA and 42-CFR is required. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Admissions Facilitator will present perspective client information during daily team meetings so that supervisory, clinical, and nursing staff will know who is coming and information about the client. In addition, the incumbent will answer phones, greet clients and visitors, assist with the admissions process, and will obtain items from storage/kitchen that the client may need. The incumbent will maintain positive and professional relations and communications with the client, the client's family and staff and referral sources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience working with seriously mentally ill and/or chemically dependent population. Experience in a residential/inpatient/hospital setting preferred. Experience with admissions preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: CSAC or equivalent certification preferred.
• Safe Driving Record: No more than two moving violations in the last three years, no criminal driving violations in the last five years.
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Shift Differential - for evening/weekend shifts!
• Working with clients: In this job each day you make an immediate and lasting impact in our community.
• Great co-workers: We provide an environment that thrives on positive interactions with both clients and coworkers.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/brbh%20benefits%20information.pdf
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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

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