About this role
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.
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:
• 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. OAS01