What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility -Admissions Coordinator position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Overview
Not a morning person? Now hiring! Looking for a reliable team member for late afternoon and evening shift. Apply today!!
Benefits:
- T here is currently one FT and one PT position available. Hours will be discussed at the interview.
- 401K Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
This position requires:
- HS Diploma or GED; healthcare admission experience preferred
- Professional and courteous demeanor
- Basic computer knowledge for emails/charting
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Primarily responsible for the admission and/or registration of patients into the facility and maintaining communication between the organization and the patient referrals and family.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
· Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
· Respond promptly to inquiry calls.
· Schedule assessments.
· Conduct pre-admission assessments.
· Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.
· Refer inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission.
· Coordinate with referral sources.
· Coordinate transportation arrangements for patients.
· Responsible for maintaining all the documentation involved with the admissions process.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· High school diploma or equivalent required with college degree preferred.
· One year experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in the mental health or substance use field.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
· Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC); Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) or Certified Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) certification preferred.
· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
· First aid may be required based on state or facility.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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