Job Details

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 Responsibilities

• 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.

• Conduct admissions to the program with admitting clients

• Organize and construct admission packets for upcoming admitting clients

• Gather and relay benefit check information for possible incoming admissions

Job Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED Required. College degree strongly preferred

• Previous experience, at least 1 year required, preferably in mental health or substance abuse field

• Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) strongly preferred.

• First Aid/CPR Required

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School/GED or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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