Christian Health Care Center·Wyckoff, New Jersey
The Admissions Caseworker manages psychiatric intake calls, processes insurance precertifications, and conducts initial patient screenings. They coordinate admissions with medical staff and prepare all necessary legal and administrative paperwork for patient entry.
$22.50 Weekend Differential: $2.00 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 TeamJoin an award-winning workplace. Named one of NJBIZ’s 2026 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, Christian Health offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference. Across our twelve campuses, eleven communities, six 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 Admissions Caseworker to join our Ramapo Ridge Admissions team. The Admissions Caseworker accepts "Intake" calls and processes them. Contacts insurance companies for precertification re: benefits. Interviews incoming psychiatric patients and/or his/her representatives. Completes initial screening of patients and presents information to psychiatrist for approval. Coordinates admissions and on-site evaluations with assigned staff. Prepares all admission paperwork. Assigns patients to room (in consultation with nursing staff). The individual is competent to care for patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 18 - 64) and geriatric (ages 65 +). Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.
2:00pm-10:00pm, Monday – Friday, must work One - Two Weekends/Month.
BA/BS degree in psych/social work or related field required. 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 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Six to twelve months of admissions experience preferred but not required. Computer experience (preferably Microsoft Word and Excel) required. Previous assessment and screening experience preferred. If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below. https://christianhealthnj.org/careers Min USD $22.50/Hr. Max USD $22.50/Hr.
A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is mandatory, while previous admissions or screening experience is preferred.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New Jersey are often competitive because employers look for licensed Nurse Practitioners who can work independently while handling complex patient conversations with confidence. This category typically draws steady demand in settings that need experienced clinical decision-making, and candidates should confirm active NP licensure, national board certification, state licensure, and DEA registration before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time when comparing roles.
