Admissions Counselor: Clinical Intake & Care Coordination

Acadia Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Detroit, MI seeks a Clinical Admissions Coordinator to facilitate admissions, conduct intake assessments, and support utilization review to ensure appropriate care levels for patients and efficient use of benefits. You will collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric staff and coordinate transfers across levels of care.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a social services field and 1+ year in mental health; a Master's or RN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field required (if state allows).
• Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.
• One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at admission and communicate with the business office.

Skills

1+ year mental health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social services OR RN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Detroit, MI seeks a Clinical Admissions Coordinator to facilitate admissions, conduct intake assessments, and support utilization review to ensure appropriate care levels for patients and efficient use of benefits. You will collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric staff and coordinate transfers across levels of care.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a social services field and 1+ year in mental health; a Master's or RN is preferred.