Treatment Specialist

Introduction

Department of Health Services (DHS),
Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI),
located near Oshkosh Wisconsin, is looking to hire an Admissions Coordinator. WMHI is a part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

The Admissions Coordinator covers the Admissions Department 24/7 with rotating shifts (6:30 am – 3:00 pm, 2:30 pm – 11:00pm, and 10:30 pm – 7:00 am). The team determines their schedules to achieve maximum flexibility and equity. Weekends and holidays are equally covered and divided between the group members. The team also shares coverage for the off days and vacation days of the NOC Shift Coordinator.

Candidates must be available to work all shifts.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As an Admissions Coordinator, you will be functioning as a member of a team to ensure adequate coverage that meets admission demands. This is a professional level position that collects and analyzes information to coordinate activities of other professionals within civil and forensic services. You will be responsible for:

• Fielding calls and other communication between human services agencies, courts, law enforcement, admission staff, and treatment team to arrange patient admissions and determine appropriate placement for both civil and forensic services.
• Gathering collateral including legal, medical and clinical information and completing pre-admission screenings.
• Monitoring databases to track patient movement, completing audits, and performing data analyses.
• Gathering appropriate admission/transfer/discharge information from the patient care units and completing required legal and insurance paperwork with each hospitalized patient.
• Completing admission, discharge, and return to/from court processes through the Admissions office.
• Verifying patient information and making appropriate changes in the computerized billing system and electronic health record.
• Obtaining demographic and insurance information and entering data via an online data base system to maximize third party reimbursement within short timeframe requirements.

The starting salary is between $30.00 and $32.00 per hour (approximately between $62,400 and $66,500 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

An additional $0.80 per hour night differential and an $0.80 per hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Treatment Specialist 1 and in pay schedule and range 12/64.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the…