Job description

Join our ever-growing team of behavioral health professionals! Southcoast Behavioral Health is a joint venture partnership between Acadia Health and Southcoast Health Systems, serving the greater New Bedford area, Cape and Islands, as well as Rhode Island and the Boston area. We are expanding with 48 additional inpatient beds to better meet our community’s needs. We currently serve adolescents, adults, older adults and coming soon…children!…in an acute care setting. If you are passionate about mental health and substance use treatment and want to be part of a high-energy, family-oriented workplace, please apply now! Competitive wages and benefits packages available

Southcoast is part of the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare network that provides comprehensive care within a safe, structured, and highly supportive environment. We have earned a national reputation both for clinical excellence and an unwavering commitment to superior customer service. Your contributions as a admissions coordinator will ensure that we maintain the highest standards and retain our position as a recognized leader in the behavioral healthcare space.

BENEFITS:

Southcoast provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our employees. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• New State of the Art Facility: Walking Grounds, Gym, Indoor/Outdoor Basketball Courts, Executive Chef Dining
• 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

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

We have a full-time position available (3p-1130p)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR:

• 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.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous psychiatric nursing experience is preferred
• Intake/Admissions and/or Utilization Review experience preferred
• Must have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking
• Computer skills, including MS Office applications is required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks
• Excellent Oral and Interpersonal Skills
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification preferred CPI (training available upon hire and offered by facility)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

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