PRN - Admissions Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare Inc.•Chandler, AZ

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital is located in Chandler, Arizona, about 15 miles from Tempe and just over 20 miles from Phoenix. Our hospital provides comprehensive, personalized programming for adolescents and adults of all genders who are struggling with mental health disorders and substance use disorders. We are looking to add an Admissions Coordinator to our team. This person will primarily be responsible for the admission and/or registration of patients into the facility and maintaining communication between the organization and the patient referrals and family.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required with college degree preferred.
One year experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in the mental health or substance use field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC); Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) or Certified Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.