ASSISTANT ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST - NC

Job Duties

• Cook up and execute all intake and admissions functions to get clients into new programs.
• Read and interpret clinical reports from referral packets and accurately assess client's suitability for treatment.
• Participate in a committee to decide if a client is suitable for services and arrange their placement in the right treatment unit.
• Converse with clients, their families, and referral sources to address concerns, collect necessary information, and help clients smoothly enter treatment units.
• Show proficient writing skills and produce clear, grammatically correct documents on time according to Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and corporate guidelines.
• Operate as a bridge between the assigned treatment centers and maintain good communication with other departments and agencies.
• Display proficiency with computers and carry out necessary data entry using KidsPeace's Information System.
• Keep meticulous records of phone inquiries for Client Services and Leadership.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation in compliance with Medical Assistance funding regulations.
• Show comprehensive understanding of KidsPeace's services and direct callers to the relevant programs when needed.
• Persistently maintain positive relationships with referral sources through personal interactions and appreciation letters.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma is mandatory.
• An Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Experience working with acutely emotionally challenged children or adolescents is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and First Aid/CPR certifications are required.
• Excellent personal computer skills are essential.
• The candidate must be at least 21 years old.
• Attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training before or within 90 days of starting the job.