What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator position at Acadia Healthcare?
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Job description
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.
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.
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 abuse field.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RN, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW licensure required.
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Acute care
- Inpatient
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Covington, LA 70433: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
- Intake: 1 year (Required)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Required)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
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