Psychiatric Admissions Specialist
Psychiatric Admissions Specialist
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Job Description
Overview
As of July 14 2025 the step 1 rate for pay grade 22 will be $25.98 per hour. Seeking candidate to fill evening shift position 2:30pm-11:00pm with every other weekend requirement.
VPCH Admissions:
Admissions staff fills a multitude of supportive roles within VPCH and the system of care within the State of Vermonts mental health system. Admissions staff frequently communicate and collaborate with Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP)s and statewide hospitals to collect required documents for people under the custody of the commissioner of mental health.
Distributes all required patient information to hospitals to facilitate patient care. Enters patient information into automated systems and corrects errors and discrepancies. Admissions staff safeguards patient valuables and tracks additions and removals.
Admission staff track wait times for patients in emergency departments and medical units as patients make their way through the system of care. The goal is getting patients to their accepting hospital as quickly as possible.
Reception/ Visitors
Provides Reception coverage after normal business hours and during staff shortages. Admissions assists visitors to the hospital assigns visitor badges as well as occasionally uses a metal detection wand in accordance with hospital policy.
EMERGENCY EXAM / WARRANT FOR EXAM / VOLUNTARY PATIENTS / COURT ORDERS
Receives referrals for admission of involuntary mental health patients statewide. Provides technical assistance and data reporting to care management and facilitate the transportation of patients under the care and custody of the Commissioner of Mental Health. Admissions staff are detail-oriented in the collection of patient information and communicate with necessary parties regarding referrals their disposition and legal status.
TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS
Admissions staff receives requests for patient transport from designated hospitals Care Managers and QMHPs. Admissions staff coordinates transport for hospitalized individuals and work closely with sheriffs departments and Department of Mental Health contracted transport teams to efficiently transport patients with the least restrictive means.
EMERGENCIES
Primary point of contact for all emergencies at VPCH. Admissions staff respond accordingly to medical / psychiatric emergencies. Admissions coordinates with emergency responders to provide accurate information in a timely manner. Admissions staff monitors the camera system and when appropriate follows notification procedures as necessary in the event of an emergency.
Who May Apply
This position Psychiatric Admissions Specialist (Job Requisition #52889) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position please contact
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Candidates including current State employees seeking transfer promotion demotion or persons exercising re-employment rights must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in an office setting but with constant interruptions from telephone calls visitors and staff requiring assistance. Incumbents may be assigned to different shifts as required to provide 24-hour coverage and may be the sole representative of the Hospital readily available to the public. Extensive interaction with patients and with their family members in emotional situations may entail some danger and significant discomfort.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of work experience in a healthcare setting healthcare administration direct service to individuals with mental illness care coordination healthcare transportation management or utilization review.
OR
Two (2) years of full-time college coursework or an associates degree in nursing psychology social work or a field closely related to mental health or healthcare.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
