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PRN - Admissions Coordinator
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Acadia Healthcare . 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 patients 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. Maintain all 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; 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 the 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 as circumstances dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industry: Mental Health Care
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PRN - Admissions Coordinator
role at
Acadia Healthcare . 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 patients 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. Maintain all 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; 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 the 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 as circumstances dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industry: Mental Health Care
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