Intake Specialist - Part Time
About The Position
PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Intake Specialist is responsible for the intake process at the facility. Liaises with remote admissions to team. Establishes professional rapport with client to ensure that they feel welcomed upon arrival. Supports client arrival process, including initial assessment process, searching the client's belongings/person for prohibited items, and orienting the client to the facility. Ensures required documentation/paperwork is completed and maintained. This is a Part Time position THIS IS A PRN POSITION ONLY
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).
Nice To Haves
- Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC); Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) or Certified Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) certification preferred.
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Shift differential for overnight shifts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- Excellent training program
- Complimentary AOD education to certify as a substance use disorder counselor
- Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
