Admissions Coordinator - CMU

PATHWAY SOCIETY INC•San Jose, CA

3d•$36 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The admissions coordinator is the client’s first point of contact with the agency and is responsible for making a positive impact and assisting in changing lives of those with substance use disorders. The admissions coordinator performs a variety of clerical duties, while maintaining a positive attitude and a team oriented mentality.

Requirements

Minimum two years’ experience in an administrative role
High school diploma or GED
Must exhibit cultural competence and sensitivity toward mental health clients
Must exhibit professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability at-all-times
Must be comfortable with, and entertain frequent interruptions, with patience and decorum, in a fast paced, intensive, client centered environment
Excellent organization and time management skills
Experience with email and Microsoft Word and Excel
Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification and complete annual required trainings
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the language spoken by clients
Must pass comprehensive background check, reference check, and possess a valid driver license, current auto liability insurance and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Some college and/or administrative certification preferred
Experience working with diverse populations
Substance use and/or mental health work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Update client roster, report openings to the county, and receive client referrals
Schedule new client admissions received through the Gateway referral service
Conduct client admissions process including reviewing legal consents and county assessments
Provide clients with clothing and toiletries, explain house rules and benefits/fee agreements
Enter client data into electronic health record and Unicare databases
Send treatment status reports to criminal justice department
Submit weekly and monthly reports to the county and state
Update placement chart/spreadsheet for accounting purposes
Attend semi-monthly billing and adult system of care provider meetings at the county
Maintain urinalysis logs, order testing supplies, create monthly testing calendar, and send notifications to probation officers
Perform additional duties as assigned by the administrative supervisor