ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST NC

Responsibilities

• Prompt clinical review of all referrals for residential treatment
• Determine client’s appropriateness for treatment as part of a committee
• Access client into KidsPeace programs in a timely manner
• Attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire
• Interview, counsel and meet with the client, family and referral source to answer questions, gather necessary information and facilitate the client's smooth transition into a treatment unit
• Complete all written communication in time frames directed by JCAHO and corporate mandates
• Meet as part of a committee to determine the client's appropriateness for services and coordinate placement into an appropriate treatment unit
• Schedule and participate in pre-placement clinical assessments in conjunction with treatment teams
• Transport clients and families to KidsPeace or other agency for intake assessments or tours
• Act as a liaison to assigned treatment center to monitor census changes, coordinate admissions and foster good interdepartmental/agency communication
• Complete necessary paperwork and record keeping as required by Medical Assistance funding mandates
• Market KidsPeace programs via telephone contacts, campus tours and conferences
• Accompany Leadership on marketing calls as needed
• Attend treatment center staff meetings to keep center staff appraised of admissions issues and corporate needs
• Attend functions at an assigned center where appropriate to maintain a departmental profile and develop a sense of colleagueship
• Conduct admissions-based in-service to center treatment teams as needed
• Aid in the development of new procedures and policies to streamline admissions tasks and ensure timely admissions and cost-effective service delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate discipline preferred
• Background in psychology, social work, and/or counseling and/or demonstrated understanding of clinical needs of children and adolescents
• Prior experience in sales and/or marketing beneficial
• Valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certifications are required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Observer status required
• SCM level 1 or 2 preferred