Admissions Clinical Advisor

At Discovery Behavioral Health, we know the best way to predict the future of healthcare is to create it.  As a member of our growing team, you will have a voice in the creation of life-changing programs and treatment centers nationwide.  Working collaboratively with the best and the brightest in our industry, you will be part of an innovative team of professionals committed to generating positive and remarkable outcomes for the clients we serve. If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation Range: $29-33 per hour.

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:   

•    401(k) 
•    Healthcare benefits  
•    Vacation and sick days
•    Employee referral program 
•    Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc. 
•    Continuing education (CE) programs and training 
•    Weekly training opportunities  
•    Advancement opportunities within the organization 

The Admissions Clinical Advisor is responsible for reviewing pre-admission materials to help determine medical necessity, clinical appropriateness, and provide referrals when needed. In addition, the Clinical Advisor collaborates with the UR department and Admissions Department to ensure that pre-authorizations are completed for incoming clients when needed.

Responsibilities 

To ensure appropriate client placement. In addition, the Clinical Advisor will be responsible for managing and completing special projects related to training, insurance, reporting and inter-departmental communications including but not limited to clinical screenings/assessments, interventions and pre-authorizations.

• Conducting clinical reviews of pre-admission screenings, assessments and/or reviewing clinical notes and other documentation from referring hospitals, professionals, providers, etc. 
  • Make clinical recommendations to Admissions Staff & Leadership, as well as Division Staff & Leadership on level of care when appropriate
  • Make clinical recommendations to Admissions Staff & Leadership, as well as Division Staff & Leadership when client is deemed unqualified for admission
• Conducting or assigning pre-authorizations to obtain authorization for an appropriate level of care in identified cases

This is a full-time position at our corporate office.  

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
• Experience clinically treating behavioral health patients in a direct care environment
• Experience supervising a team
• Ability to assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and problem-solve

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.