Admissions Coordinator

YOUTH HOME INCORPORATED • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the direction of the Residential Services Director. Determines appropriateness of patient referral. Follows treatment candidates through referral, precertification, and admission process. Coordinates and performs assessment/admission day activities and process. Communicates with the public regarding program, admission criteria, available openings, etc. This is a safety sensitive position when around patients.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be skilled in a variety of computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, licensed associates and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Basic understanding of calculation of figures
• Must be able to personally restrain patients.
• Must maintain a current tuberculosis skin test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in human services preferred.
• Clinical experience with youth and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical information to determine eligibility and appropriate level of care.
• Coordinates and schedules admission dates and times with guardian and designated team members, including Psychiatrist and Clinical Therapist.
• Maintains liaison with all departments and works with the multi-disciplinary team; directs assessment activities among disciplines.
• Ensures that incoming patient information is available in a timely manner to designated clinical team.
• Communicates information to agencies, parents, guardians, patients, etc. in an accurate and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED