Admissions Coordinator

Responsibilities

Admission Clinician/Weekends Only 7:00am-7:00pm. Diamond Grove Center Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Louisville area for more than 30 years. Located in Louisville, Miss. our 85-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for behavioral issues. Diamond Grove Center offers unique and individualized programming for children and adolescents which sets us apart from many other treatment facilities.

The Admissions Clinician provides assessments to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Admissions Clinician is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Admissions Clinician is responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed. The Admissions Clinician must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to various populations including children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Answers telephone using the appropriate greeting and attempts to obtain all pertinent clinical, demographic and insurance information from the caller to determine caller's needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of admission criteria for inpatient and outpatient levels of care and is able to recommend appropriate service recommendations for each individual.
• Provides referral recommendations to appropriate resources whenever a caller is not appropriate for services.
• Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.

Qualifications

Education: Master degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Human Service field or licensed RN. Licensed IN, LCSW. Experience: 1-2 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field. Supervisor experience preferred.