What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST position at KidsPeace?
Job Summary
Admission 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 clients into KidsPeace programs in a timely manner.
Job Duties
- Coordinate and perform all intake and admissions functions in order to assess clients for new programs
- Interview, counsel and meet with client, family and referral source to answer questions, gather necessary information and facilitate client’s smooth transition into appropriate treatment unit
- Maintain accurate records of telephone inquiries for Client Services and Director of Centralized Admissions
- Complete paperwork and record keeping as required by Medical Assistance funding mandates
- Market KidsPeace programs via telephone contacts, campus tours and conferences. Accompany Client Services on marketing calls as needed
- Collaborate with the Contracts Department to ensure that funding is in place when existing contracts are not established
- Assist in the development of new procedures and policies to streamline admissions tasks and ensure timely admissions and cost-effective service delivery
- Perform on call responsibilities to include accepting communication outside working hours and providing coverage on site when requested
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline preferred
- Background in psychology, social work, and/or counseling and/or a demonstrated understanding of clinical needs of children and adolescents preferred
- Prior experience in sales and/or marketing beneficial
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid Driver's License required
