Admissions Coordinator- Evening/Night- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Admissions Coordinator- Evening/Night- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: 49171

Hiring Range: $40,839-$55,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will work between the hours of 7:00 PM and 3:30 AM.

The admissions Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the screening process to determine if individuals meet the criteria for admission to Piedmont Geriatric Hospital. The admission Coordinator's job is highly interactive, and he/she acts as a critical link between internal and external customers. The admissions Coordinator works with other staff members such as physicians, nursing supervisors, and unit staff to carry out these tasks. The incumbent must communicate effectively with community stakeholders, including but not limited to, the Community Services Boards (CSB) and private providers, as well as effectively manage competing demands.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of functioning of the hospital and community mental health systems.
Knowledge of Virginia Prescreening procedures and Virginia statutes related to ECOs and TDOs.
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, medical terms, and medical procedures, in order to communicate effectively with clinicians.
Ability to work in a stressful environment where discretion and clinical decisions must be made quickly to coordinate services.
Demonstrated computer skills; experience using a computer in a health care setting. · Strong organizational and problem-solving skills required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well with others.
Ability to be on call after-hours and on weekends to fulfill the organization’s requirements (e.g., admissions on call).
Experience in the field of Admissions required.

Additional Considerations

Experience in hospital setting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Piedmont is a Geriatric Hospital located in the state of Virginia. It is Virginia's only State mental health facility solely dedicated to evaluation and treatment of persons over the age of 65. The goal of care is to facilitate discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical, mental and social functioning.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PGH is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

PGH is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: 804-518-3339

Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.