Admissions Coordinator

Acadia External • Center Point, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a full-time Admissions Coordinator to join our team! For over 67 years, Starlite Recovery Center has been providing adult and adolescent clients in the heart of the Hill Country in Center Point, Texas, with caring and highly effective drug rehab for substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring issues. Starlite Recovery Center is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. PURPOSE STATEMENT: 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the admission and/or registration of patients into the facility and maintaining communication between the facility and the patient referrals and family.
• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining all the documentation involved with the admissions process.
• Responsible for all reports related to admissions and ensuring databases and EMR are updated appropriately.
• Coordinate transportation of clients (arrivals, discharges, appointments, etc...).

Benefits

• Time Off Accruals
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• 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 as part of the Acadia Healthcare family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees