Admissions Coordinator

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Admissions Coordinator will facilitate and evaluate therapeutic, medical and financial arrangements of incoming patients. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides appropriate orientation to program aspects post admission, including documentation and data input into computer system. Ensures financial eligibility setup Assures prompt responses to patient needs, reviews and maintains all documents and departmental logs, and ensures fair distribution of patients to physicians. Provides telephone and in person assessments and, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Collects and analyzes data related to departmental performance indicators. Assists with admission searches, safety search and personal belongings as needed. Assists counselors and other senior program staff in crisis intervention as needed. STATE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable): QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field OR Associate degree with at lea...