Hourly Rate: $20.50

About Christian Health:
We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team:
Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Caseworker in LiveWell Counseling. LiveWell Counseling offers evidence-based outpatient mental health services for individuals, couples, and families. Our services include psychotherapy, relationship therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), ADHD counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and group therapy. The LiveWell Counseling Caseworker manages the registration process for all new Therapy/Psychiatry appointments, which include gathering personal demographic information from individual. Contacts Insurance Company to determine patients’ eligibility for services requested.  Schedules initial appointment and ensures that the patients’ assigned to the provider that is best suitable for his/her age group, (adolescent 6yrs-17yrs of age), (adult 18yrs-64yrs of age), (geriatric 65yrs+ of age). Prepares and follows up on all required admission paperwork. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces the mission of Christian Health. 

• Screens psychiatric admissions/intakes.
• Coordinates on-site evaluations/assessments. 
• Consults with physicians regarding admissions and intakes, as needed. 
• Schedules all initial appointments. 
• Types and scans admission paperwork in correct, timely, and accurate manner. 
• Accurately inputs admission/intake information into computer. 
• Checks insurance benefits coverage. 
• Checks insurance eligibility for service. 
• Secures necessary verification of patient's insurance. 
• Obtains and verifies pre-certification authorizing insurance coverage. 
• Receives requests for admission and makes necessary pre-admission arrangements including insurance precertification. 
• The individual is competent to interact with patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 19 - 64), geriatric (ages 65+). 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Schedule: 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday.

Education: BA/BS degree in psych/social.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications:

• Previous assessment and screening experience preferred. Knowledge of insurance verification preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, and data entry systems required.
• Must have good spelling skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills which is essential for interacting with clients, patients and other staff members.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to multitask throughout the day.
• Must have attention to detail, important to ensure accuracy.
• Experience with EMR.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance procedures.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers