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SalaryJoin our ever-growing team of behavioral health professionals! Southcoast Behavioral Health is a joint venture partnership between Acadia Health and Southcoast Health Systems, serving the greater New Bedford area, Cape and Islands, as well as Rhode Island and the Boston area. We are a 192 bed hospital, serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patients, and adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders If you are passionate about mental health and substance use treatment and want to be part of a high-energy, family-oriented workplace, please apply now! Competitive wages and benefits package!
Southcoast is part of the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare network that provides comprehensive care within a safe, structured, and highly supportive environment. We have earned a national reputation both for clinical excellence and an unwavering commitment to superior customer service. Your contributions as a Admissions Coordinator will ensure that we maintain the highest standards and retain our position as a recognized leader in the behavioral healthcare space.
BENEFITS:
Southcoast provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our employees. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- New State of the Art Facility: Walking Grounds, Gym, Indoor/Outdoor Basketball Courts, Executive Chef Dining
- Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR:
- 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.
- 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.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
- Intake/Admissions and/or Utilization Review experience preferred
- Must have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking
- Computer skills, including MS Office applications is required
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks
- Excellent Oral and Interpersonal Skills
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification preferred CPI (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Hospital
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
