Admissions Specialist

Position Summary

Conduct all initial registrations and/or evaluations for adolescents and adults seeking services at Porter Starke Services. Conduct crisis evaluations for adolescents and adults with mental health and substance abuse needs, when necessary.

Job Duties

• Prepares new client registration and intake for outpatient services and programs.
• Provides information and referrals to community services both in person and via the telephone.
• Complete thorough intake evaluations, triage assessments and registrations.
• Answer client phone calls.
• Understands Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance programs in regards to coverage limitations and restrictions.
• Maintains and assures client confidentiality.
• Cross-train at all Admissions locations in the Porter-Starke network in order to provide support as needed as the various office locations, as deemed necessary by the Director of Acute Intensive Services.
• Completes electronic and paper medical record documentation as required.
• Provides crisis intervention services on-site or at contracted ED locations, when needed.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field from an accredited college or university.
• Mental health experience preferred, but not required.
• CPR certification is required, Porter-Starke can provide if needed.

Benefits

• 401k w/ 20% match
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Monthly student loan repayment up to $200
• Tuition assistance up to $5250
• Company paid life insurance
• Casual Fridays
• Work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company recognition events
• Free health screenings yearly