ASSISTANT ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST

Admissions Specialist

The Admissions Specialists are responsible for prompt clinical review of all referrals for residential treatment determining, as part of a committee, clients appropriateness for treatment, and for accessing client into the KidsPeace programs in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Required, Associates Preferred.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Valid driver's license and First Aid/CPR certifications required.
• Must possess excellent personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and perform all intake and admissions functions in order to access clients for new programs.
• Read and interpret clinical reports included in referral packets and make accurate assessments of client's appropriateness for treatment.
• Meet as part of a committee to determine client's appropriateness for services and coordinate placement into appropriate treatment unit.
• Interview, counsel and meet with client, family and referral source to answer questions, gather necessary information and facilitate client's smooth transition into treatment unit.
• Demonstrate clinically sound and grammatically correct written communications. Complete all written communication in time frames directed by JCAHO and corporate mandates.
• Act as a liaison to assigned treatment center to monitor census changes, coordinate admissions and foster good interdepartmental/agency communication.
• Demonstrate computer literacy and perform necessary data entry as required by KidsPeace Information system. Maintain accurate records of telephone inquiries for Client Services and Leadership.
• Complete necessary paperwork and record keeping as required by Medical Assistance funding mandates.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all KidsPeace services and redirect callers to appropriate programs when necessary. Maintain positive customer relations with referral sources via personal contacts, appreciation letters.
• All other duties as assigned by management.