Position Overview
The Admissions Coordinator will facilitate and evaluate therapeutic, medical and financial arrangements of incoming chemically dependent patients and/or family members.
**Please note: we are currently hiring for a Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday schedule!
Specific Responsibilities
- Provides appropriate orientation to program aspects post admission, including documentation and data input into computer system.
- 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 counselors and other senior program staff in crisis intervention as needed
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field or Associates Degree with at least 1 year of experience in similar position or High School diploma with at least 2 years in a similar position
- Experience working in admissions in a substance abuse services will be strongly preferred
- Knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
About Us
The RCA team is committed to providing a top-quality experience to you and your family. Our world-class facility offers a safe and comfortable environment, and is led by an expert, caring team of addiction professionals to ensure that your time here is both healing and comfortable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Inpatient
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Westminster, MA 01473: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person