Admissions Coordinator

Unison Behavioral Health; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking an Admissions Coordinator (RN or LPN) for the Crisis Stabilization Unit in Georgia. The role coordinates admissions, conducts screenings, and acts as the primary liaison with referral sources, hospitals, and community providers. The position supports bed management and smooth transitions of care.

Salary is hourly and dependent on licensing level. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, with weekends and holidays off.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing.
• 2 years nursing experience preferred; behavioral health, psychiatric, crisis intervention, emergency services or inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions to the Crisis Stabilization Unit and Behavioral Health inpatient program.
• Serve as primary contact for referral sources, hospitals, law enforcement, physicians, community providers, families, and individuals seeking services.
• Conduct preliminary clinical screenings and admission determinations; verify eligibility and funding sources.
• Facilitate bed management and ensure smooth transition of care into the program.
• Assist on the unit as needed.
• Maintain professionalism during crisis situations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

De-escalation techniques

Clinical decision making

Relationship building with referrals

Education

Georgia RN license

Georgia LPN license

Job description

Admissions Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Location: St. Illa – Crisis Stabilization Unit Closing date: open until filled

Hourly Rate: Dependent on Licensing level.

Job Description: Position is responsible for coordinating all admissions to the Crisis Stabilization Unit and Behavioral Health inpatient program. This position serves as the primary point of contact for referral sources, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, physicians, community providers, families and individuals seeing services. This position will conduct preliminary clinical screenings, coordinates admission determinations, verifies eligibility and funding sources, facilitates bed management, and ensures a smooth transition of care into the program. Position will also assist on the unit as needed.

Anticipated Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM, weekends/holidays off.

Competencies: Knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis and treatment modalities. Knowledge of risk assessment, suicide prevention, and de-escalation techniques. Ability to maintain professionalism during crisis situations. Ability to make sound clinical decisions in fast-paced environments. Ability to establish positive relationships with referral sources and community stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Current Georgia Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing. 2 years nursing experience preferred, Behavioral health, psychiatric, crisis intervention, emergency services or inpatient experience preferred

Additional Notes: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive and interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. UBH is a tobacco-free campus.