What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist position at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health?
Make a Difference in a Patient's Life
As an Admissions Specialist at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, you will be able to make a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.
The new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility in Indio, California, provides clinically excellent treatment for adults. We are proud to offer a supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Coachella Valley Behavioral Health Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Brand new facility with endless opportunity for professional development and continued education
- Cutting-edge medical facilities and advanced technologies
- Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
As an Admissions Specialist, your responsibilities will include facilitating admissions and assessment processes for incoming patients, responding to inquiries about the facility, scheduling pre-admission assessments, and communicating recommendations to patients or their families.
You will also collaborate with other medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions, coordinate admission and transfer between levels of care, and communicate projected admissions to internal representatives in a timely manner.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will perform insurance benefit verifications, disseminate information gathered to patients, their families, and other staff members, ensure all medical admission documentation is gathered from external sources prior to patient admission, and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Public Administration, or a related field
- Minimum one year experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity
- Licensure, as required for the area of clinical specialty
We encourage you to apply if you have a strong passion for helping others and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity.
