Mental Health Lead Admissions Counselor

Mental Health Lead Admissions Counselor

Why Psynergy Programs?

At Psynergy, we know that together, we achieve more!
Psynergy Programs (psynergy.org) sets itself apart as the destination-of-choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty Mental Health services to individuals afflicted with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support the highest levels of service to our clients.
We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment! Come meet our team!

About You

We are seeking someone who will partner with the client development department, residences, and outpatient clinics. Responsibilities include facilitating tours, reaching out to hospitals and referents, coordinating and completing assessments. Collecting and understanding admission documentation as well as CCL charts.

You will need:

• Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA required
• Bachelors degree (health care administration, nursing, public administration, psychology)
• Five years of professional behavioral health care experience
• LVN/LPT certification - required
• We compensate for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications, certifications, degrees including AA, BA earns you more $$ so let us know! – preferred
• Great attitude - required

Your Responsibilities
• Experienced in review referral packets of possible candidates for admission to Psynergy Programs system of care and support, set up a time to see client as soon as possible.
• Ensure as an organization we maintain a full census and maximize capacity across all programs
• Travels to various locations to interview potential clients and determine readiness for a community placement.
• Completes all pre-admission forms, intake, and Community Care Licensing (CCL) documents as required by CCL.
• Collects clinical records and other required documentation in accordance with agency, payer and regulatory requirements utilizing paper or computer technology.
• Submits appropriate paperwork to management such as expense reports and call reports in accordance with client development procedures.
• Assists and resolves customer complaints in a timely manner, notifies management of problems and suggests collaborative solutions.
• Review and present information to CD Manager and other members of the behavioral health team about client’s family and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Applies technical knowledge of agency programs and services to best meet customer needs.
• Understands and supports agency services to provide appropriate and effective service to all clients, family, county partners, community members, and fosters the development of long-term relationships.
• Attends and participates in staff program, agency and community meetings and training as required.
• Promotes a professional image and positive attitude in all interactions with the public.
Have ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)

Your Pay and Other Benefits
• $66,560.00-$75,504.00/yr to start with opportunities for higher pay
• High quality meal per shift
• Gym membership or Peloton reimbursement
• Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA
• Commuter Plan Benefit
• Paid Time Off
• Getting an education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per year
• Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Bring a friend who also likes to excel and get a $2,500 referral bonus

Your Trajectory
We are a growing company with facilities in Morgan Hill, Greenfield and Sacramento. Your opportunities with Psynergy are largely set by your own goals and progress. When you join Psynergy, you are joining a company looking for its next leaders and we believe in advancement and building opportunities for our employees! You are rewarded with opportunities and support to excel, a $2,500 annual education stipend/reimbursement, a very competitive wage/salary and growing opportunities.
At Psynergy, you will be offered a professional home where you can build skills, your career and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Join Us!
CLIENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH REV 1
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview The pay range assigned to this role is based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.